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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: June 1, 1996

Runtime: 92 minutes

Genres: Drama, TV Movie

Rating: ⭐ 5.6/10 (7 votes)

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