Booker

Booker

Release Date: 1984-10-01

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.

Rating: 7 / 10

Cast

Shavar Ross

Shavar Ross

as Booker T. Washington

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

as Davis

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

as Laura

Tony Haney

Tony Haney

as Monroe

Crew

  • Stan Lathan - Director

  • Avon Kirkland - Executive Producer

  • Whitney Green - Producer

  • Stephen Stept - Editor

  • Webster Lewis - Original Music Composer

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