
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.
Episodes

Episode 1
Stolen from Africa, eleven-year old Aminata Diallo is enslaved and forced to endure a treacherous journey to America.

Episode 2
Aminata, forced to deflect the affections of the two men who own her, adjusts to plantation life in the Carolinas.

Episode 3
When Revolution breaks out in New York, Aminata seizes her chance and escapes to freedom in the haven of Canvas Town.

Episode 4
After British defeat, Aminata registers Black Loyalists in The Book Of Negroes for an escape to freedom in Nova Scotia.

Episode 5
As racial tensions boil in barren and destitute Shelburne, Aminata organizes a final journey back to Africa.

Episode 6
Upon their arrival in Africa, Aminata leaves the Loyalists behind to find her way back to her home village of Bayo.
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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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