Nightjohn
"Words Are Freedom"
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Released: Jun 1, 1996
Runtime: 1h 32m
Rating: ⭐ 5.6 / 10
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.
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Beau Bridges
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