
Booker (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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1984-10-01
Runtime: 0h 56m
Director: Stan Lathan
Writer: Charles Eric Johnson, John Allman