Booker

Booker tells the true story of Booker T. Washington, who, as a young slave, dreams of learning to read and write. After the Civil War frees him, Booker is forced to work long hours in a salt furnace to help his family survive. But with hard work and persistence, Booker finds a way to learn and gain the freedom that comes with education.

• Release date
• October 1, 1984
• Runtime
• 56 min
• Genres
• Family, Drama, History, TV Movie
• Director
• Stan Lathan

Cast

Shavar Ross Booker T. Washington James Bond III John LeVar Burton Davis Shelley Duvall Laura

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Tony Haney Monroe Marian Mercer Mrs. Ruffner CCH Pounder Jane Thalmus Rasulala Stepfather