Released:
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.

Director:
Stan Lathan

Runtime:
0h 56min

Genre:
Family, Drama, History, TV Movie

• Cast:
• 
  Shavar Ross
  as
  Booker T. Washington
• 
  James Bond III
  as
  John
• 
  LeVar Burton
  as
  Davis
• 
  Shelley Duvall
  as
  Laura
• 
  Tony Haney
  as
  Monroe