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Booker (1984)

★ 8.0/10 56 min Family, Drama, History, TV Movie United States English
Director: Stan Lathan
Streaming: Not available

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.

Top Cast

Shavar Ross
Shavar Ross Booker T. Washington
James Bond III John
LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton Davis
Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall Laura
Tony Haney
Tony Haney Monroe
Marian Mercer
Marian Mercer Mrs. Ruffner
CCH Pounder
CCH Pounder Jane
Thalmus Rasulala
Thalmus Rasulala Stepfather

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