Nightjohn 28 years old
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.
Credits
Nightjohn Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Beau Bridges He was 54, now 83 years old | as Clel Waller |
| Tom Nowicki He was 3, now 24 years old | as Dr. Chamberlain |
| Bill Cobbs He was 61, now 90 years old | as Old man |
| Carl Lumbly He was 44, now 73 years old | as Nightjohn |
| Gabriel Casseus He was 24, now 52 years old | as Outlaw |
| Kathleen York She was 3, now 24 years old | as Callie Waller |
| Shannon Eubanks | as Fanny Bowen |
| Gerald Brown He was 20, now 49 years old | as Joseph |
| Deborah Duke She was 45, 59 years old when she died | as Lethe |
Nightjohn Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Charles Burnett as Director. He was 52 (now 80) years old | Directing |
| Bill Cain as Screenplay. He was 49 (now 77) years old | Writing |
Nightjohn (28 years)
Words Are Freedom
- Release day: Saturday, June 01, 1996
- Runtime: 92 minutes