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Booker

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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…

DirectorStan Lathan
WritersCharles Eric Johnson·Avon Kirkland
ProducersAvon Kirkland·Whitney Green

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Cast · Directed by Stan Lathan

SRShavar Ross
Shavar Ross
Booker T. Washington
CPCCH Pounder
CCH Pounder
Jane
TRThalmus Rasulala
Thalmus Rasulala
Stepfather
JIJames Bond III
James Bond III
John
SDShelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall
Laura
JRJudge Reinhold
Judge Reinhold
Newt
DLDoreen Lang
Doreen Lang
Eliza Burroughs
TH
Tony Haney
Monroe
JHJulius Harris
Julius Harris
Lee
MCMarilyn Coleman
Marilyn Coleman
Sophia
LBLeVar Burton
LeVar Burton
Davis
MSMel Stewart
Mel Stewart
Reverend Rice

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Booker — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Booker?

Booker isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Booker on Netflix?

No, Booker is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for Booker?

Booker hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 19, 1984. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.