About this 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.
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Quick facts
Year
1996
Runtime
1h 32m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.8/10
Votes
9
Genre
Drama, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
plantation
slave
reading
teaching
literacy
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Questions about Nightjohn
How long is Nightjohn?
Nightjohn has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed Nightjohn?
Nightjohn was directed by Charles Burnett and released in 1996.
What genre is Nightjohn?
Nightjohn is a Drama, TV Movie film (1996).
Who stars in Nightjohn?
The cast of Nightjohn includes Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs, Kathleen York, Gabriel Casseus.
What is the TMDB rating for Nightjohn?
Nightjohn has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 9 votes.
