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.
Nightjohn (1996) is now streaming with subscription on Prime Video
Beau Bridges , Carl Lumbly , Bill Cobbs , Gabriel Casseus , Kathleen York , Tom Nowicki
Charles Burnett
Hallmark Entertainment
