Nightjohn
1996 · 1h 32m · Drama, TV Movie · United States of America
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.
6.0Smart score
The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.
TMDB6.2
10 TMDB votes · IMDb page
Rate what worked
0 of 5 ratedStory
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent or buy in United States.
Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for United States.
Style & content
literacyplantationreadingslaveteaching
Keywords from TMDB.
Connected through the crew
Twilight2008 · Cinematographer Elliot DavisI Am Sam2001 · Cinematographer Elliot DavisThe Iron Lady2011 · Cinematographer Elliot DavisHocus Pocus 22022 · Cinematographer Elliot DavisThirteen2003 · Cinematographer Elliot DavisLegally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde2003 · Cinematographer Elliot DavisOut of Sight1998 · Cinematographer Elliot DavisDumplin'2018 · Cinematographer Elliot Davis40 Days and 40 Nights2002 · Cinematographer Elliot DavisMan of Tai Chi2013 · Cinematographer Elliot DavisLove the Coopers2015 · Cinematographer Elliot DavisLords of Dogtown2005 · Cinematographer Elliot Davis