
The Book of Negroes
TV-MA2015•45m•6.5/10
Drama
Ratings
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6.5/10(23)
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.
Production
Out of Africa Entertainment, Conquering Lion Pictures, Entertainment One Television
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 7, 2015
Last Aired
February 11, 2015
Networks
CBC Television, BET
Created By
Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill
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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2015-01-07
Stolen from Africa, eleven-year old Aminata Diallo is enslaved and forced to endure a treacherous journey to America.

E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2015-01-14
Aminata, forced to deflect the affections of the two men who own her, adjusts to plantation life in the Carolinas.

E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2015-01-21
When Revolution breaks out in New York, Aminata seizes her chance and escapes to freedom in the haven of Canvas Town.

E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2015-01-28
After British defeat, Aminata registers Black Loyalists in The Book Of Negroes for an escape to freedom in Nova Scotia.

E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2015-02-04
As racial tensions boil in barren and destitute Shelburne, Aminata organizes a final journey back to Africa.

E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2015-02-11
Upon their arrival in Africa, Aminata leaves the Loyalists behind to find her way back to her home village of Bayo.



































