Movie

Booker

1984★ 8.0 · 256mFamilyDramaHistoryTV Movie

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.

Cast

CCH Pounder
as Jane

Shelley Duvall
as Laura

Judge Reinhold
as Newt

LeVar Burton
as Davis

Mel Stewart
as Reverend Rice

Thalmus Rasulala
as Stepfather

Marian Mercer
as Mrs. Ruffner

Shavar Ross
as Booker T. Washington

James Bond III
as John

Tony Haney
as Monroe