22 Jul 1999
Prisoners
Civil war in Belgium. Charles and Bruno are childhood friends. Walloon and Flamenco. Now one is a prisoner of war in the custody of the other.
Booker
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.
Top Billed Cast
Shavar Ross Booker T. Washington
James Bond III John
LeVar Burton Davis
Shelley Duvall Laura
Tony Haney Monroe
Marian Mercer Mrs. Ruffner
CCH Pounder Jane
Thalmus Rasulala Stepfather
Judge Reinhold Newt
Mel Stewart Reverend Rice
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