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A universal story of loss, courage and triumph, The Book of Negroes recounts the extraordinary journey of Aminata Diallo, an indomitable African woman who survives in a world in which everything seems to be against her. Kidnapped by slave traders in West Africa then sold into slavery in South Carolina, Aminata navigates her way through the American Revolution in New York, the isolated refuge of Nova Scotia, and the treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, before finally securing her freedom in England at the dawn of the 19th century.
Original Release
01/07/2015
US Release
01/07/2015
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor | Aminata Diallo |
Lyriq Bent | |
Ben Chaplin | John Clarkson / Cpt. John Clarkson |
Allan Hawco | Solomon Lindo |
Greg Bryk | Robinson Appleby / Robertson Appleby |
Shailyn Pierre-Dixon | Young Aminata |
Cara Ricketts | Bertilda |
Sandra Caldwell | Georgia |
Dwain Murphy | Claiborne |
Louis Gossett Jr. | Daddy Moses |
# | Title | Air Date |
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1 | Episode #1.1 | Wednesday, 07 January 2015 |
2 | Episode #1.2 | Wednesday, 14 January 2015 |
3 | Episode #1.3 | Wednesday, 21 January 2015 |
4 | Episode #1.4 | Wednesday, 28 January 2015 |
5 | Episode #1.5 | Wednesday, 04 February 2015 |
6 | Episode #1.6 | Wednesday, 11 February 2015 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor | Aminata Diallo |
Lyriq Bent | |
Ben Chaplin | John Clarkson / Cpt. John Clarkson |
Allan Hawco | Solomon Lindo |
Greg Bryk | Robinson Appleby / Robertson Appleby |
Shailyn Pierre-Dixon | Young Aminata |
Cara Ricketts | Bertilda |
Sandra Caldwell | Georgia |
Dwain Murphy | Claiborne |
Louis Gossett Jr. | Daddy Moses |
Antonio David Lyons | Happy Jack |
Siyabonga Xaba | Young Chekura |
Cuba Gooding Jr. | Sam Fraunces |
Armand Aucamp | Lieutenant Waters |
Robin Smith | William King |
Kyle M. Hamilton | Elijah / Looter |
Joel Thomas Hynes | Matthew Witherspoon |
Stephan James | Cummings Shakspear |
Amy Louise Wilson | Rosa Lindo |
Matt Ward | Jason Wood |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Lance Samuels | Executive Producer |
Carrie Stein | Executive Producer |
Margaret O'Brien | Executive Producer |
Bill Niven | Executive Producer |
Clement Virgo | Executive Producer |
Daniel Iron | Executive Producer |
Damon D'Oliveira | Executive Producer |
Adam Friedlander | Producer |
Justin Giallonardo | Producer |
Roberto Biagi | Producer |
Aeschylus Poulos | Producer |
Margaret Harrison | Producer |