Nightjohn
“Words Are Freedom”
5.6/ 10IMDb6.87
19961h 32m
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.
Top-billed cast
- JJoel Traywick
- GGerald Brown
- JJohn P. Ford III
- GGabriel Casseus
- JJordan Williams
- SSteven Sutherland
- AAntwan Isaac
- MMonica Ford
- CCarl Lumbly
- DDanny Nelson
Crew
- Director
- Charles Burnett
- Writers
- Bill Cain, Gary Paulsen
- Producer
- Dennis Stuart Murphy
- Production
- Hallmark Entertainment, Sarabande Productions, Signboard Films Production Inc.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nightjohn rated?
Nightjohn has an audience rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 7 votes.
Who directed Nightjohn?
Nightjohn was directed by Charles Burnett.
When was Nightjohn released?
Nightjohn was released in 1996.
