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.
Dr. Chamberlain
The film's tagline is: "Words Are Freedom"
The runtime is 92 minutes (1h 32m).
The film was directed by Charles Burnett.
The screenplay was written by Bill Cain.
The score was composed by Stephen James Taylor.
Cinematography was handled by Elliot Davis.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0117180.
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Nightjohn
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English
United States of America
