Nightjohn (1996)
• June 1st, 1996 • 1h 32min
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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