01/10/1984
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.

Shavar Ross
as Booker T. Washington

James Bond III
as John

LeVar Burton
as Davis

Shelley Duvall
as Laura

Tony Haney
as Monroe

Marian Mercer
as Mrs. Ruffner

CCH Pounder
as Jane

Thalmus Rasulala
as Stepfather

Judge Reinhold
as Newt

Mel Stewart
as Reverend Rice
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