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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.
Starring
Shavar Ross, James Bond III, LeVar Burton
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Booker was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Overview
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 fo...
Booker is a Family, Drama, History film with a runtime of 0h 56m.
CAST (10)
Shavar Ross
Booker T. Washington
JB
James Bond III
John
LeVar Burton
Davis
Shelley Duvall
Laura
Tony Haney
Monroe
Marian Mercer
Mrs. Ruffner
CCH Pounder
Jane
Thalmus Rasulala
Stepfather
Judge Reinhold
Newt
Mel Stewart
Reverend Rice
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What is Booker about?
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.
How long is Booker?
Booker has a runtime of 56 minutes (0h 56m).
Who stars in Booker?
The cast of Booker includes Shavar Ross, James Bond III, LeVar Burton, Shelley Duvall, Tony Haney.
What is the rating of Booker?
Booker has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Family
Drama
History
TV Movie
