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Booker

Booker

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

56 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

01 October 1984

Country

United States of America

Cast

Shavar Ross

Shavar Ross

Booker T. Washington

James Bond III

James Bond III

John

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

Davis

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Laura

Tony Haney

Tony Haney

Monroe

Marian Mercer

Marian Mercer

Mrs. Ruffner

CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder

Jane

Thalmus Rasulala

Thalmus Rasulala

Stepfather

Judge Reinhold

Judge Reinhold

Newt

Mel Stewart

Mel Stewart

Reverend Rice

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