Roots: The Gift 1988
Historical Television
The Film
Nightjohn
Words Are Freedom
The Story
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.
Runtime
92 min
Released Jun 1996
Cast & Crew
The Ensemble
Directed by
Charles Burnett
Written by Bill Cain
Marquee
6 of 20
Gallery
The Stills.
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