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Booker (video recording)

Set in the 1860's South, Booker is the impassioned story of the boy who struggled "up from slavery" to found the Tuskegee Institute.

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  • "Set in the 1860's South, Booker is the impassioned story of the boy who struggled "up from slavery" to found the Tuskegee Institute."@en
  • "Summary: Though born into slavery, Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) went on to become a leading educator and the most influential spokesman for black Americans between 1895 and 1915. This film presents a dramatised biography of his childhood years, specifically his attempts to learn to read and write. Prior to emancipation, it was against the law for slaves to be taught these skills, but even afterwards, according to the screenplay, young Booker had to overcome a number of problems, including the restrictions imposed by poverty, a lack of schools for blacks and the opposition of his authoritarian stepfather. Directed by Stan Lathan, a prominent black filmmaker, the cast includes Levar Burton, C.C.H. Pounder, Thalmus Rasulala, Shelley Duval and Judge Reinhold."
  • "Intended audience: Grades 5-12."
  • "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."@en
  • "Imagine not being allowed to read because of your skin color. Based on a true story, this was a reality for a 9 - year-old Booker T. Washington."
  • "This biography of the early life of Booker T. Washington follows him from his childhood in the 1860's when he was enslaved in the rural South, to the years after the Civil War and his struggle to obtain an education."
  • "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 slat 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."
  • "The impassioned story of Booker T. Washington, the founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Witness the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery."@en
  • "A poweful biography focusing on the early life of Booker T. Washington."@en
  • "Story of the life of young Booker T. Washington."@en
  • "Portrays Booker T. Washington's early life in the south during the closing days and aftermath of the Civil War, and shows the obstacles he overcomes to pursue his passion for learning."@en
  • "Portrays Booker T. Washington's early life in the south during the closing days and aftermath of the Civil War, and shows the obstacles he overcomes to pursue his passion for learning."
  • "Portrays Booker T. Washington's early life during the closing days and aftermath of the Civil War. Shows the obstacles he overcomes from laws to a recalcitrant step-father in educating himself."
  • "Portrays Booker T. Washington's early life during the closing days and aftermath of the Civil War. Shows the obstacles he overcomes from laws to a recalcitrant step-father in educating himself."@en
  • "This biography of the early life of Booker T. Washington follows him from his childhood in the 1860's, when he was enslaved in the rural South, to the years after the Civil War when he struggled to obtain an education."
  • "Story of Booker T. Washington's childhood."
  • "Portrays Booker T. Washington's early life during the closing days and aftermath of the Civil War."
  • "A powerful biography focusing on the early life of Booker T. Washington."@en

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  • "Juvenile works"
  • "Juvenile works"@en
  • "Historical films"@en
  • "Videorecordings for the hearing impaired"@en
  • "Drama"@en
  • "Drama"
  • "Biographical films"@en
  • "Fiction"@en
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  • "Motion pictures"@en
  • "Motion pictures"
  • "Biography"
  • "Biography"@en

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  • "Booker (video recording)"@en
  • "Booker [DVD]"@en
  • "Booker"@en
  • "Booker"
  • "Booker [video]"@en

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