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The Book of Negroes (2015)

TV Series ★ 6.5 45 min

Drama

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.

Clement Virgo Creator Lawrence Hill Creator Lawrence Hill Writer Clement Virgo Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 7, 2015
Runtime
45 min
Rating
TV-MA
IMDb
tt1495950
Country
United States, Canada
Language
English, French
Studio
Out of Africa Entertainment, Conquering Lion Pictures, Entertainment One Television

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Cast

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon Shailyn Pierre-Dixon Young Aminata Sandra Caldwell Sandra Caldwell Georgia Dwain Murphy Dwain Murphy Claiborne Siyabonga Xaba Siyabonga 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Book of Negroes about?
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.
Who created The Book of Negroes?
The Book of Negroes was created by Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill.
Who stars in The Book of Negroes?
The Book of Negroes stars Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Sandra Caldwell, Dwain Murphy, Siyabonga Xaba.
When was The Book of Negroes released?
The Book of Negroes is a 2015 drama series.
Where can I watch The Book of Negroes?
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