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Booker (1984)

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Released October 1, 1984Runtime 0h 56mDirector Stan Lathan

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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Cast of Booker

Shavar Ross

Shavar Ross

Booker T. Washington
CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder

Jane
Thalmus Rasulala

Thalmus Rasulala

Stepfather
James Bond III

James Bond III

John
Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Laura
Judge Reinhold

Judge Reinhold

Newt
Doreen Lang

Doreen Lang

Eliza Burroughs
Julius Harris

Julius Harris

Lee
Marilyn Coleman

Marilyn Coleman

Sophia
LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

Davis
Mel Stewart

Mel Stewart

Reverend Rice
Marian Mercer

Marian Mercer

Mrs. Ruffner

About Booker

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Who stars in Booker?

Booker stars Shavar Ross, CCH Pounder, Thalmus Rasulala, James Bond III, Shelley Duvall.

Who directed Booker?

Booker was directed by Stan Lathan.

How long is Booker?

Booker has a runtime of 0h 56m.

What is Booker about?

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.