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The Book of Negroes (2015)

First aired January 7, 201545m/ep1 season · 6 epsEnded
6.5

23 votes

Drama
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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.

Created By

Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill

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Top Billed Cast

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

Young Aminata

Sandra Caldwell

Sandra Caldwell

Georgia

Dwain Murphy

Dwain Murphy

Claiborne

Siya Xaba

Siya Xaba

Young Chekura

Armand Aucamp

Armand Aucamp

Lieutenant Waters

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Daddy Moses

Allan Hawco

Allan Hawco

Solomon Lindo

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Sam Fraunces

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aminata Diallo

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

John Clarkson

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Maria

Lex King

Lex King

Woman at Port Charles

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

February 11, 2015

Networks

CBC TelevisionBET

Production

Out of Africa EntertainmentConquering Lion PicturesEntertainment One Television

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