The Book of Negroes(2015)

6.5
1 Seasons
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.

Created By: Clement Virgo

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Episodes

Episode 1
Ep 1

Episode 1

Stolen from Africa, eleven-year old Aminata Diallo is enslaved and forced to endure a treacherous journey to America.

07/01/201545 min
Episode 2
Ep 2

Episode 2

Aminata, forced to deflect the affections of the two men who own her, adjusts to plantation life in the Carolinas.

14/01/201545 min
Episode 3
Ep 3

Episode 3

When Revolution breaks out in New York, Aminata seizes her chance and escapes to freedom in the haven of Canvas Town.

21/01/201545 min
Episode 4
Ep 4

Episode 4

After British defeat, Aminata registers Black Loyalists in The Book Of Negroes for an escape to freedom in Nova Scotia.

28/01/201545 min
Episode 5
Ep 5

Episode 5

​As racial tensions boil in barren and destitute Shelburne, Aminata organizes a final journey back to Africa.

04/02/201545 min
Episode 6
Ep 6

Episode 6

Upon their arrival in Africa, Aminata leaves the Loyalists behind to find her way back to her home village of Bayo.

11/02/201545 min

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkCBC Television
TypeMiniseries

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