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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.

Created by
Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Episode length
~45m
First aired
Jan 7, 2015
Networks
CBC Television, BET
Original language
English
Origin
Canada

Cast of The Book of Negroes

  • Portrait of Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

    Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

    Young Aminata

  • Portrait of Sandra Caldwell

    Sandra Caldwell

    Georgia

  • Portrait of Dwain Murphy

    Dwain Murphy

    Claiborne

  • Portrait of Siyabonga Xaba

    Siyabonga Xaba

    Young Chekura

  • Portrait of Armand Aucamp

    Armand Aucamp

    Lieutenant Waters

  • Portrait of Louis Gossett Jr.

    Louis Gossett Jr.

    Daddy Moses

  • Portrait of Allan Hawco

    Allan Hawco

    Solomon Lindo

  • Portrait of Cuba Gooding Jr.

    Cuba Gooding Jr.

    Sam Fraunces

  • Portrait of Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

    Aminata Diallo

  • Portrait of Ben Chaplin

    Ben Chaplin

    John Clarkson

  • Portrait of Jane Alexander

    Jane Alexander

    Maria

  • Portrait of Lex King

    Lex King

    Woman at Port Charles

Where to Stream The Book of Negroes by Country

United States
Streaming on PlexRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango at Home
United Kingdom
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India
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Canada
Streaming on CBC Gem
Australia
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store

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Seasons

  • Poster for Miniseries of The Book of Negroes

    Miniseries

    Jan 7, 2015

    6 episodes

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