FamilyDramaHistoryTV Movie
BOOKER
19840h 56m8.0 TMDb
Directed by Stan Lathan
Spoiler-Free
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.
Cast
Shavar Ross
Booker T. Washington
James Bond III
John
LeVar Burton
Davis
Shelley Duvall
Laura
Tony Haney
Monroe
Marian Mercer
Mrs. Ruffner
CCH Pounder
Jane
Thalmus Rasulala
Stepfather
Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion7.1
Complexity6.7
Humor5.8
Realism7.7
Action5
Darkness5
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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