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| Nightjohn | 
 enlarge | Director: Charles Burnett
Actors: Beau Bridges, Lorraine Toussaint
Studio: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 4421
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 96
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: PLTD31789D
UPC: 096009317898
EAN: 0096009317898
ASIN: B0008FXT4Q
Theatrical Release Date: June 1, 1996
Release Date: June 7, 2005
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Studio: Platinum Disc Llc Release Date: 02/28/2006 Run time: 96 minutes Rating: Pg13
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Another Look at the Cruelty Slavery November 2, 2008
NightJohn was focused more on slaves not being allowed to learn to read/write and is recommended because it's another area to look at how cruelty was practiced during slavery. Not only the inhumane physical torture to break the body and will that is usually portrayed in "slavery in America" movies, but this movie focused on the attempt to keep the slave mentally crippled/enslaved "total helplessness". It was a crime subject to extremely harsh punishment or even death, if caught learning to read or write. It shows the courage and strong will of one particular slave in his determination to pass on what he had learned to other slaves, against all odds and regardless of consequences. Fine acting from the entire cast. Especially, Carl Lumbly, Beau Bridges, and the little girl, Allison Jones.
 Too Bad I Read The Book First August 27, 2008
If I had seen it before reading the book I might have been able to appreciate it for the movie that it is. However, it takes such liberties with the story it is based on that my students said if it weren't for the title it would be unrecognizable as the same story. Both they and I were very disappointed. The book is fabulous, why couldn't they just have let it be?
A different story July 5, 2008
Rather different from the book, missing several key points that are utterly replaced by others... But a good movie with a good point and still useful for Compare/Contrast assignments for my students.
 impressive May 9, 2008
I was impressed and pleased with the speed of delivery and the quality of the product.
Not your typical slave plantation plot April 11, 2008
This was pretty original, considering how Night John looked out for fellow slaves, teaching them to read and so forth. Most runaway slaves don't return to look out for others. He considered being able to read a valuable jewel and wanted to share it. However, I give it 4 stars because it could have been a tad bit more suspenseful.
The little girl was adorable and brave. I respected her strength. No foul language, illicit sex scenes. Good entertainment/education for the kids.
Yes, I would recommend it, especially as a middle school movie day reommendation. If places other than Virginia allow children to recommend movies for history class.
Good job!
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