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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| Directing | Charles Burnett | Director |
| Writing | Bill Cain | Screenplay |
| Art | Melissa Matthies | Property Master |
| Production | Dennis Stuart Murphy | Producer |
| Production | Dennis Stuart Murphy | Unit Production Manager |
| Editing | Dorian Harris | Editor |
| Camera | Elliot Davis | Director of Photography |
