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  1. Nightjohn is a 1996 American television drama film directed by Charles Burnett and written by Bill Cain, based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Gary Paulsen. It aired on Disney Channel as one of its Premiere Films, on June 1, 1996.

    • Drama
  2. Is "Nightjohn" available to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, or any other streaming service? Find out with JustWatch.

    • Charles Burnett
    • 92 min
    • 4
  3. Jun 1, 1996 · Nightjohn: Directed by Charles Burnett. With Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs, Kathleen York. Facing a life of servitude in the Antebellum South, a young slave named Sarny meets Nightjohn.

    • (440)
    • Drama
    • Charles Burnett
    • 1996-06-01
  4. Facing a life of servitude in the Antebellum South, a young slave named Sarny meets Nightjohn. He teaches her to read and write, and together they set to free other slaves - until one planned escape is discovered.

  5. Literacy has enormous consequences for a slave (Carl Lumbly) and his young student in the pre-Civil War South.

    • (10)
    • Charles Burnett
    • PG-13
    • Carl Lumbly
  6. Visit the movie page for 'Nightjohn' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.

  7. Directed by Charles Burnett. 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. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.