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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.
- Created by:
- Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill
- Cast:
- Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Sandra Caldwell, Dwain Murphy, Siyabonga Xaba
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America, Canada
- Network:
- CBC Television, BET
Episode guide
Seasons
Miniseries
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.5Episode 1
2015-01-07 · 45mStolen from Africa, eleven-year old Aminata Diallo is enslaved and forced to endure a treacherous journey to America.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.5Episode 2
2015-01-14 · 45mAminata, forced to deflect the affections of the two men who own her, adjusts to plantation life in the Carolinas.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Episode 3
2015-01-21 · 45mWhen Revolution breaks out in New York, Aminata seizes her chance and escapes to freedom in the haven of Canvas Town.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.0Episode 4
2015-01-28 · 45mAfter British defeat, Aminata registers Black Loyalists in The Book Of Negroes for an escape to freedom in Nova Scotia.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.0Episode 5
2015-02-04 · 45mAs racial tensions boil in barren and destitute Shelburne, Aminata organizes a final journey back to Africa.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Episode 6
2015-02-11 · 45mUpon their arrival in Africa, Aminata leaves the Loyalists behind to find her way back to her home village of Bayo.
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Shailyn Pierre-Dixon
Young Aminata
Sandra Caldwell
Georgia
Dwain Murphy
Claiborne
Siyabonga Xaba
Young Chekura
Armand Aucamp
Lieutenant Waters
Louis Gossett Jr.
Daddy Moses
Allan Hawco
Solomon Lindo
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Sam Fraunces
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Aminata Diallo
Ben Chaplin
John Clarkson
