Booker (movie)

Booker (movie)

  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: Stan Lathan
  • Production companies: Rekab Sudskany L.C.
  • Genre: Family, Drama, History, TV Movie
  • Release date: 10/1/1984
  • Run time: 56 min.

Movie description

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.

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Shavar Ross

Shavar Ross

Role(s): Booker T. Washington

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James Bond III

James Bond III

Role(s): John

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LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

Role(s): Davis

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Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Role(s): Laura

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Tony Haney

Tony Haney

Role(s): Monroe

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