Overview
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
Director: Charles Burnett
Cast: Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs, Kathleen York, Gabriel Casseus, Tom Nowicki, Joel Traywick, Allison Jones, Patty Mack, Deborah Duke, Danny Nelson, Monica Ford
