Booker is a 1984 American biographical short television film directed by Stan Lathan, and starring Shavar Ross, CCH Pounder, Thalmus Rasulala, Shelley Duvall, and Judge Reinhold.[3] Its plot follows the early life of civil rights activist Booker T. Washington.[2] The film first screened on the Disney Channel on October 1, 1984.

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Booker
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Screenplay by
  • John Allman
  • Charles Eric Johnson
Directed byStan Lathan
Starring
ComposerWebster Lewis
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerAvon Kirkland
ProducerWhitney Green
Cinematography
EditorStephen Stept
Running time56 minutes[1]
Production companyNew Images Productions
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel
ReleaseOctober 1, 1984 (1984-10-01)[2]
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Booker was named to the ALA Notable Children's Videos list in 1984.[4]

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