Nightjohn

Nightjohn (1996)

  • 80% of users liked it
    (114 ratings)

Sarny (Allison Jones) is born into slavery and separated from her mother at an early age. She's raised by Dealey (Lorraine Toussaint), who promises early on that "nuthin' too bad" will happen to her young charge. Clel Waller (Beau Bridges), who owns the plantation, is a cruel man, who sees the… More

PG-13, 2 hr. 16 min.
Directed By
Charles Burnett
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1996 Wide
On DVD
May 3, 2005

Critic Reviews

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Powerful and soul-stirring drama set on a nineteenth century Southern plantation.

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  • Cynthia S


    Wonderful movie that brought to light the truths of why keeping slaves illiterate was so important to slave owners. Very touching story...chock full of some very good actors. Well done. Beau Bridges at his best.

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