Booker

56m
FamilyDramaHistoryTV Movie
8

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.

Cast

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

Crew

Stan Lathan
Director
Charles Eric Johnson
Screenplay, Story
John Allman
Screenplay
Avon Kirkland
Story, Executive Producer
Stephen Stept
Editor
Whitney Green
Producer
Marianna Åström-De Fina
Costume Design
Webster Lewis
Original Music Composer
Don De Fina
Art Direction

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