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.
Stan Lathan (Director), Charles Eric Johnson (Writer), Avon Kirkland (Executive Producer), Whitney Green (Producer), Webster Lewis (Music), Stephen Stept (Editor), John Allman (Writer), Booker T. Washington (Original Film Writer)