Booker

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 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

Shavar Ross

Booker T. Washington

James Bond III

John

LeVar Burton

Davis

Shelley Duvall

Laura

N/A

Tony Haney

Monroe

Marian Mercer

Mrs. Ruffner

CCH Pounder

Jane

Thalmus Rasulala

Stepfather

Judge Reinhold

Newt

Mel Stewart

Reverend Rice