5.8Nightjohn · 1996
Nightjohn (1996) is a Drama / TV Movie film directed by Charles Burnett, starring Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs.
DramaTV Movie
5.8Overview
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.
Cast
Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs, Kathleen York, Gabriel Casseus, Tom Nowicki, Joel Traywick, Allison Jones
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What is "Nightjohn" about?
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.
When was "Nightjohn" released?
Nightjohn was released in 1996.
Who stars in "Nightjohn"?
The cast includes Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs, Kathleen York.
