

The Book of Negroes
2015-01-07 · 45 min / episode · ★ 6.6
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.
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- Creators
- Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill
- Production companies
- Out of Africa Entertainment, Conquering Lion Pictures, Entertainment One Television
- Countries
- United States of America, Canada
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Shailyn Pierre-DixonYoung Aminata
Sandra CaldwellGeorgia
Dwain MurphyClaiborne
Siyabonga XabaYoung Chekura
Armand AucampLieutenant Waters
Louis Gossett Jr.Daddy Moses
Allan HawcoSolomon Lindo
Cuba Gooding Jr.Sam Fraunces
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorAminata Diallo
Ben ChaplinJohn Clarkson
Jane AlexanderMaria
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