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01/10/1984 Family, Drama, History, TV Movie 0h 56m
80
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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.

  1. Stan Lathan

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Shavar Ross

    Booker T. Washington

  2. James Bond III

    John

  3. LeVar Burton

    Davis

  4. Shelley Duvall

    Laura

  5. Tony Haney

    Monroe

  6. Marian Mercer

    Mrs. Ruffner

  7. CCH Pounder

    Jane

  8. Thalmus Rasulala

    Stepfather

  9. Judge Reinhold

    Newt

  10. View more

Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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