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Nightjohn

1996Movie1 h 32 min

85

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85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Summary

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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Cast

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Crew

Directed by: Charles Burnett
Written by: Bill Cain, Gary Paulsen
Produced by: Dennis Stuart Murphy
Music by: Stephen James Taylor

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Facts

June 1, 1996 · 1 h 32 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released: June 1, 1996
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States