Booker

1984 • 0h 56m • Family, Drama, History, TV Movie

8.0(2 votes)

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.

Director

Stan Lathan

Writers

Charles Eric Johnson, John Allman

Status

Released