The Book of Negroes(2015)
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
- First aired:
- 2015-01-07
- Country:
- CA
- Network:
- CBC Television, BET
Episodes
1. Episode 1
★ 7.52015-01-07 · 45m
Stolen from Africa, eleven-year old Aminata Diallo is enslaved and forced to endure a treacherous journey to America.
2. Episode 2
★ 7.52015-01-14 · 45m
Aminata, forced to deflect the affections of the two men who own her, adjusts to plantation life in the Carolinas.
3. Episode 3
★ 8.02015-01-21 · 45m
When Revolution breaks out in New York, Aminata seizes her chance and escapes to freedom in the haven of Canvas Town.
4. Episode 4
★ 7.02015-01-28 · 45m
After British defeat, Aminata registers Black Loyalists in The Book Of Negroes for an escape to freedom in Nova Scotia.
5. Episode 5
★ 8.02015-02-04 · 45m
As racial tensions boil in barren and destitute Shelburne, Aminata organizes a final journey back to Africa.
6. Episode 6
★ 8.02015-02-11 · 45m
Upon their arrival in Africa, Aminata leaves the Loyalists behind to find her way back to her home village of Bayo.
Where to watch
Availability for United States, provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Links open the provider's own listing.
Cast
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
Jane Alexander
Maria
Lex King
Woman at Port Charles
