Nightjohn

Nightjohn (1996)

June 1st, 19961h 32min

Drama, TV Movie
56%

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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