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
Cast: Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs, Kathleen York, Gabriel Casseus, Tom Nowicki
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