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The Book of Negroes

TV-MA20151 seasonClement Virgo
IMDb 7.8

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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.

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SlaveryMiniseries18th CenturyAmerican RevolutionHistorical Drama

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What is The Book of Negroes (2015) about?

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.

Who stars in The Book of Negroes?

The Book of Negroes stars Shailyn Pierre-Dixon (Young Aminata), Sandra Caldwell (Georgia), Dwain Murphy (Claiborne), Siyabonga Xaba (Young Chekura), Armand Aucamp (Lieutenant Waters). The series was created by Clement Virgo.

How many seasons does The Book of Negroes have?

The Book of Negroes has 1 seasons. There are 6 episodes in total.

Is The Book of Negroes worth watching?

The Book of Negroes holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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