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.

Clel Waller

Nightjohn

Old man

Callie Waller

Outlaw

Dr. Chamberlain

Reverend Osee Rush

Fanny Bowen

James G. Waller
June 1, 1996

Clel Waller

Nightjohn

Old man

Callie Waller

Outlaw

Dr. Chamberlain

Reverend Osee Rush

Fanny Bowen

James G. Waller
