Genres
Networks
BET
Created By
Lawrence Hill
The Book of Negroes
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.
Key Crew
Writer: Lawrence Hill, Clement Virgo
Director: Clement Virgo
Top Cast
Seasons
Season 1 (2015)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2015-01-07Stolen from Africa, eleven-year old Aminata Diallo is enslaved and forced to endure a treacherous journey to America.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2015-01-14Aminata, forced to deflect the affections of the two men who own her, adjusts to plantation life in the Carolinas.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
2015-01-21When Revolution breaks out in New York, Aminata seizes her chance and escapes to freedom in the haven of Canvas Town.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
2015-01-28After British defeat, Aminata registers Black Loyalists in The Book Of Negroes for an escape to freedom in Nova Scotia.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 5: Episode 5
2015-02-04As racial tensions boil in barren and destitute Shelburne, Aminata organizes a final journey back to Africa.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 6: Episode 6
2015-02-11Upon their arrival in Africa, Aminata leaves the Loyalists behind to find her way back to her home village of Bayo.
Runtime: 45 minVideos
BOOK OF NEGROES
