Booker

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Shavar RossBooker T. Washington

James Bond IIIJohn

LeVar BurtonDavis

Shelley DuvallLaura

Tony Haney

Tony HaneyMonroe

Marian MercerMrs. Ruffner

CCH PounderJane

Thalmus RasulalaStepfather

Judge ReinholdNewt

Mel StewartReverend Rice