Nightjohn

1996· 92 min★ 6.8· Drama, TV Movie

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.

Cast: Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs

Director: Charles Burnett