Booker

1984•56m•Dir. Stan Lathan

7.0

FamilyDramaHistory

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.

Oct 1, 1984

56m