Booker
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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Booker
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 1, 1984
Runtime
0h 56m
Genres
Family, Drama, History, TV Movie
Original Title
Booker
Production Companies
Rekab Sudskany L.C.
Director
Stan Lathan
Description
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.
