

“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.
Director
Charles Burnett
Writers
Bill Cain
Release Date
June 1, 1996
Runtime
1h 32m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
7

Sarabande Productions
Signboard Films Production Inc.