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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.

20151 seasonTV-MADrama

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About The Book of Negroes

Creators
Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill
Cast
Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Sandra Caldwell, Dwain Murphy, Siyabonga Xaba, Armand Aucamp, Louis Gossett Jr.
Genres
Drama
Content rating
TV-MA
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Ended

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