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Booker
1984 | 56m | English
Popularity: 0.2 (history)
| Director: | Stan Lathan |
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| Writer: | Charles Eric Johnson, Avon Kirkland, John Allman |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 01, 1984 |
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| Director: | Stan Lathan |
| Writer: | Charles Eric Johnson, Avon Kirkland, John Allman |
| Genres: | Drama, Family, History, TV Movie |
| Keywords | civil war, educational |
| Production Companies | Rekab Sudskany L.C. |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 19, 2026 Entered: Apr 26, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Stan Lathan | Director |
| Stephen Stept | Editor |
| Webster Lewis | Original Music Composer |
| Charles Eric Johnson | Screenplay, Story |
| Avon Kirkland | Story |
| John Allman | Screenplay |
| Don De Fina | Art Direction |
| Marianna Åström-De Fina | Costume Design |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Avon Kirkland | Executive Producer |
| Whitney Green | Producer |
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