The Book of Negroes

2015

The Book of Negroes

7.8 | TV-MA | en | Drama

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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Seasons & Episodes

EP6 Episode 6

Feb. 11,2015

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

EP5 Episode 5

Feb. 04,2015

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

EP4 Episode 4

Jan. 28,2015

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

EP3 Episode 3

Jan. 21,2015

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

EP2 Episode 2

Jan. 14,2015

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

EP1 Episode 1

Jan. 07,2015

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

7.8 | TV-MA | en | Drama | More Info

Released: 2015-01-07 | Released Producted By: Out of Africa Entertainment , Conquering Lion Pictures Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.cbc.ca/bookofnegroes/

Synopsis

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Cast

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon , Sandra Caldwell , Dwain Murphy

Director

Clement Virgo

Producted By

Out of Africa Entertainment , Conquering Lion Pictures

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Reviews

sergelamarche Nice enough reenactments of stories and adventures that could or have happened in the slave period of the englishes. Very english point of view with no subtitles english or french. Rather disappointing from the CBC. Saw it on dvd.

fiona_r_lamb I read the book Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill a few years ago. I loved the book. Took me a while to watch the mini-series but I just finished binge-watching it with tears flowing down my face. So very powerful. It truly makes me sick to see the revolting things white human beings have done to people not of their colour.One of the reviewers has talked about the anti-Semitism. Well, I must vehemently disagree with that person. Firstly, the two Jewish characters were portrayed in a very sympathetic light - the wife treated Aminata very well and kindly. The husband brought a reunion about with Aminata and her long lost daughter, May, at the very end. Yes, he sold May initially but he thought he was doing her a favour. So, I don't see any anti-Semitism in this min-series at all.I would love to see this book on the school curriculum everywhere. I have researched this period of history and the book/TV series stays very close to reality. Well done to all involved!

Allan Ndungu The book of Negroes is an inspiring story of hope and the determined will to survive whatever calamities life unfolds. Aminata's story is a human story that transcends colour, race and class. She makes the best of her situation and always has faith in the better part of humanity even when all she sees is the ugliest side of it. It is not a poor imitation of "Roots" or "12 years a slave". The book of Negroes is a story of it's own. The history surrounding the black populace of Nova Scotia is put into historical context and also presents us with the very difficult decision slaves had in regards to the fight for American Independence.

the_remixer08 To make the long story short, this movie proves that you can never learn too much when it comes to historic events. My mother is almost 60, and she went into this movie thinking that she wasn't going to like it but was drawn in as well, learning things she never knew. All of the actors did a superb job at bringing these individuals to life. They made you chuckle at time as well as cry.I also appreciated the beautiful love story in between the education. Aunjanue Ellis and Lyriq Bent made you fall in love with Aminata and Chekura immediately, and it showed how much strength and beauty people had through the roughest time. I am glad those two are getting the recognition they deserve for they have always been great actors! I have never read the book, but because of being introduced to historic events from this movie, has driven completely to read the book and soak all the information in that I can. Hopefully this will inspire others as well, who haven't had the pleasure of reading the book.TEN POINTS AND BEYOND!