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Booker

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Family   Drama   History   TV 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1984-10-01
⌚ Running Time: 56 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

Shavar Ross original image
Booker T. Washington
Shavar Ross
James Bond III original image
John
James Bond III
LeVar Burton original image
Davis
LeVar Burton
Shelley Duvall original image
Laura
Shelley Duvall
Tony Haney original image
Monroe
Tony Haney
Marian Mercer original image
Mrs. Ruffner
Marian Mercer
CCH Pounder original image
Jane
CCH Pounder
Thalmus Rasulala original image
Stepfather
Thalmus Rasulala
Judge Reinhold original image
Newt
Judge Reinhold
Mel Stewart original image
Reverend Rice
Mel Stewart

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