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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Shavar Ross
Booker T. Washington
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Stan Lathan Director · Charles Eric Johnson Screenplay John Allman Screenplay
United States release October 1, 1984 · Produced in United States
Production
Rekab Sudskany L.C.
Production
United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · October 1, 1984
Theatrical
United Kingdom
December 28, 1988
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