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The Book of Negroes (2015)

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.

First Air Date
January 7, 2015
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Rating
6.5/10 (23 votes)

Cast: Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Sandra Caldwell, Dwain Murphy, Siya Xaba, Armand Aucamp, Louis Gossett Jr., Allan Hawco, Cuba Gooding Jr.

Networks: CBC Television, BET
Production: Out of Africa Entertainment, Conquering Lion Pictures, Entertainment One Television
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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.

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired1/7/2015
Last Aired2/11/2015
Seasons1
Episodes6
LanguageEnglish
CountryCanada
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Cast

SP

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

as Young Aminata

SC

Sandra Caldwell

as Georgia

DM

Dwain Murphy

as Claiborne

SX

Siya Xaba

as Young Chekura

AA

Armand Aucamp

as Lieutenant Waters

LGJ

Louis Gossett Jr.

as Daddy Moses

AH

Allan Hawco

as Solomon Lindo

CGJ

Cuba Gooding Jr.

as Sam Fraunces

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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 secu…

How many seasons does The Book of Negroes have?

1

How many episodes does The Book of Negroes have?

6

Is The Book of Negroes still running?

No, it ended in 2015.

When did The Book of Negroes first air?

January 7, 2015

Who created The Book of Negroes?

Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill

Who stars in The Book of Negroes?

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Sandra Caldwell, Dwain Murphy

What genre is The Book of Negroes?

Drama