Film
Nightjohn
1996· 1h 32m· Drama· Tv-movie
“Words Are Freedom”
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.
1996-06-01
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorCharles Burnett
ScreenplayBill Cain
ProducerDennis Stuart Murphy
Director of PhotographyElliot Davis
Original Music ComposerStephen James Taylor
EditorDorian Harris
Full cast & crew (25 cast · 9 crew)
Details
Released1996-06-01
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased
StudiosHallmark Entertainment · Sarabande Productions · Signboard Films Production Inc.
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.8/10 · 9 votes
Original languageen
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