The Book of Negroes
Kidnapped in Africa and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate a revolution in New York, isolation in Nova Scotia and treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, in an attempt to secure her freedom in the 19th century.
Cast: Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Sandra Caldwell, Dwain Murphy
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Miniseries
6 episodes
1. Episode 1Stolen from Africa, eleven-year old Aminata Diallo is enslaved and forced to endure a treacherous journey to America.TV-MACC45minJan 7, 2015
2. Episode 2Aminata, forced to deflect the affections of the two men who own her, adjusts to plantation life in the Carolinas.TV-MACC45minJan 14, 2015
3. Episode 3When Revolution breaks out in New York, Aminata seizes her chance and escapes to freedom in the haven of Canvas Town.TV-MACC45minJan 21, 2015
4. Episode 4After British defeat, Aminata registers Black Loyalists in The Book Of Negroes for an escape to freedom in Nova Scotia.TV-MACC45minJan 28, 2015
5. Episode 5As racial tensions boil in barren and destitute Shelburne, Aminata organizes a final journey back to Africa.TV-MACC45minFeb 4, 2015
6. Episode 6Upon their arrival in Africa, Aminata leaves the Loyalists behind to find her way back to her home village of Bayo.TV-MACC45minFeb 11, 2015
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The Book of Negroes
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Kidnapped in Africa and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate a revolution in New York, isolation in Nova Scotia and treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, in an attempt to secure her freedom in the 19th century.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Clement Virgo
- Created by
- Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill
- Cast
- Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Sandra Caldwell, Dwain Murphy, Siyabonga Xaba, Armand Aucamp, Louis Gossett Jr.
- Studio
- Out of Africa Entertainment, Conquering Lion Pictures, Entertainment One Television
Maturity rating
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