Movie Description
Booker
(1984)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Stan Lathan
- Producer : Whitney Green
- Writer : Charles Eric Johnson,John Allman
- Editor : Stephen Stept
- Cast : Shavar Ross,James Bond III,LeVar Burton,Shelley Duvall,Tony Haney,Marian Mercer,CCH Pounder,Thalmus Rasulala,Judge Reinhold,Mel Stewart
Cast
Booker T. Washington
John
Davis
Laura
Monroe
Mrs. Ruffner
Jane
Stepfather
Newt
Reverend Rice
Facts
Original TitleBooker
Status Released
Release Information
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1984-10-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 56m
Production CompaniesRekab Sudskany L.C.
Genres
- Family
- Drama
- History
- TV Movie
