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
- Editor : Stephen Stept
- Cast : Shavar Ross,CCH Pounder,Thalmus Rasulala,James Bond III,Shelley Duvall,Judge Reinhold,Doreen Lang,Tony Haney,Julius Harris,Marilyn Coleman,LeVar Burton,Mel Stewart,Marian Mercer,Don De Fina,Jim Haynie,Henry Travers,Tom Dahlgren,Denny Delk,Hank Ross,Melvina Smedley
Cast
Booker T. Washington
Jane
Stepfather
John
Laura
Newt
Eliza Burroughs
Monroe
Lee
Sophia
Davis
Reverend Rice
Mrs. Ruffner
Barber
Wheeler
Honest White Man
General Ruffner
Yankee Soldier
Black Man on Road
Beatrice Peters
Posters
Recommendations
All the Way
6.675
Little Women
6.83
I Believe
7.794
The Rosa Parks Story
7.036
Into the Storm
6.4
The Miniaturist
7.1
Mary
6.288
Skater Girl
7.187
Magic Stocking
6.5
Flicka
6.9
Facts
Original TitleBooker
Status Released
Release Information
-
1984-10-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 56m
Production CompaniesRekab Sudskany L.C.
Genres
- Family
- Drama
- History
- TV Movie
