The Book of Negroes (2015)

01/07/2015 (US) • Drama • 45m

Overview

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.

The Book of Negroes (2015)

01/07/2015 (US) • 45m

Drama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

Young Aminata

6 Episodes

Sandra Caldwell

Georgia

6 Episodes

Dwain Murphy

Claiborne

6 Episodes

Siya Xaba

Young Chekura

6 Episodes

Armand Aucamp

Lieutenant Waters

6 Episodes

Louis Gossett Jr.

Daddy Moses

6 Episodes

Allan Hawco

Solomon Lindo

6 Episodes

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Sam Fraunces

6 Episodes

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aminata Diallo

6 Episodes

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Last Season

Miniseries

2015 | 6 Episodes

Season 1 of The Book of Negroes premiered on January 7, 2015.

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Status

Ended

Network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

slavery

miniseries

18th century

american revolution

historical drama

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