Nightjohn
Nightjohn
Movie

Nightjohn

Words Are Freedom
5.6/10
1996
1h 32m
en
Drama
TV Movie

Overview

John is a man of many talents, including one forbidden skill: he can read. When he teaches a young slave girl named Sarny to read and write, she learns an unforgettable lesson about the power of words and the true meaning of freedom.

Director

Charles Burnett

Writers

Bill Cain

Movie Information

Release Date

June 1, 1996

Runtime

1h 32m

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Vote Count

7

Production

Hallmark Entertainment

Sarabande Productions

Signboard Films Production Inc.