Booker

1984 • 0h56m Family, Drama, History, TV Movie

Rating

7.0/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Stan Lathan

Screenplay

Charles Eric Johnson

John Allman

Cast

Shavar Ross

James Bond III

LeVar Burton

Release date

10/1/1984

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

1