Nightjohn (1996)

Words Are Freedom

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.

Genres: Drama, TV Movie

Stars: Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs, Kathleen York, Gabriel Casseus