IMDb
6.8 /10
478 votes


Drama · TV Movie · 1996 · 1h 32min
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.
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Hallmark EntertainmentSarabande ProductionsSignboard Films Production Inc.IMDb
6.8 /10
478 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
100 /100
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TMDB
5.8 /10
9 votes
Letterboxd
7.0 /10
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Weighted average
7.4/10
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