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.
Unfortunately the movie Nightjohn is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Charles Burnett | Director |
| Writing | Bill Cain | Screenplay |
| Art | Melissa Matthies | Property Master |
| Production | Dennis Stuart Murphy | Unit Production Manager |
| Production | Dennis Stuart Murphy | Producer |
| Camera | Elliot Davis | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Dorian Harris | Editor |
