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The Book of Negroes

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.

2015 |1 Season  | 45m |  Drama

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Cast

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Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

Young Aminata

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Sandra Caldwell

Georgia

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Dwain Murphy

Claiborne

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Siya Xaba

Young Chekura

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Armand Aucamp

Lieutenant Waters

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Louis Gossett Jr.

Daddy Moses

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Allan Hawco

Solomon Lindo

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Cuba Gooding Jr.

Sam Fraunces

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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aminata Diallo

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Ben Chaplin

John Clarkson

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Jane Alexander

Maria

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Lex King

Woman at Port Charles

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Creator

Clement Virgo

Status

Ended

Languages

English, French

Network

CBC Television