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.
Truly Dreadful Film
Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant
An action-packed slog
Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.