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Booker

1984-10-01 · 56 min · ★ 8.0

Family · Drama · History · TV Movie

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.

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Directors
Stan Lathan
Production companies
Rekab Sudskany L.C.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Shavar RossShavar RossBooker T. Washington
CCH PounderCCH PounderJane
Thalmus RasulalaThalmus RasulalaStepfather
James Bond IIIJames Bond IIIJohn
Shelley DuvallShelley DuvallLaura
Judge ReinholdJudge ReinholdNewt
Doreen LangDoreen LangEliza Burroughs
Tony HaneyMonroe
Julius HarrisJulius HarrisLee
Marilyn ColemanMarilyn ColemanSophia
LeVar BurtonLeVar BurtonDavis
Mel StewartMel StewartReverend Rice
Marian MercerMarian MercerMrs. Ruffner
Don De FinaBarber
Jim HaynieJim HaynieWheeler
Henry TraversHonest White Man
Tom DahlgrenGeneral Ruffner
Denny DelkYankee Soldier
Hank RossBlack Man on Road
Melvina SmedleyBeatrice Peters

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