Booker

Booker

1984 · 56 min · ★ 8.0 · Family, Drama, History, TV Movie

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.

Directed by Stan Lathan · Written by Charles Eric Johnson

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