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01/06/1996 Drama, TV Movie 1h 32m
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Words Are Freedom

Overview

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.

  1. Charles Burnett

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Beau Bridges

    Clel Waller

  2. Carl Lumbly

    Nightjohn

  3. Bill Cobbs

    Old man

  4. Kathleen York

    Callie Waller

  5. Gabriel Casseus

    Outlaw

  6. Tom Nowicki

    Dr. Chamberlain

  7. Joel Traywick

    Jeff Waller

  8. Allison Jones

    Sarny

  9. Patty Mack

    Evelyn

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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