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The Book of Negroes

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20152015
  • 4h 25m
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7.8/10
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Aunjanue Ellis in The Book of Negroes (2015)
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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 the treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, in an ... Read allKidnapped in Africa and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate a revolution in New York, isolation in Nova Scotia, and the treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, in an attempt to secure her freedom in the eighteenth century.Kidnapped in Africa and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate a revolution in New York, isolation in Nova Scotia, and the treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, in an attempt to secure her freedom in the eighteenth century.
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  • Stars
    • Aunjanue Ellis
    • Lyriq Bent
    • Ben Chaplin
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    • Lyriq Bent
    • Ben Chaplin
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    • 14User reviews
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      • 19 wins & 26 nominations

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    Aunjanue Ellis
    Aunjanue Ellis
    • Aminata Dialloas Aminata Diallo
    6 episodes6 eps • 2015
    Lyriq Bent
    Lyriq Bent
    • Chekura Tianoas Chekura Tiano
    5 episodes5 eps • 2015
    Ben Chaplin
    Ben Chaplin
    • Cpt. John Clarksonas Cpt. John Clarkson
    4 episodes4 eps • 2015
    Allan Hawco
    Allan Hawco
    • Solomon Lindoas Solomon Lindo
    4 episodes4 eps • 2015
    Greg Bryk
    Greg Bryk
    • Robertson Applebyas Robertson Appleby
    3 episodes3 eps • 2015
    Shailyn Pierre-Dixon
    Shailyn Pierre-Dixon
    • Young Aminataas Young Aminata
    3 episodes3 eps • 2015
    Cara Ricketts
    Cara Ricketts
    • Bertildaas Bertilda
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Sandra Caldwell
    Sandra Caldwell
    • Georgiaas Georgia
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Dwain Murphy
    Dwain Murphy
    • Claiborneas Claiborne
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Daddy Mosesas Daddy Moses
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Antonio David Lyons
    Antonio David Lyons
    • Happy Jackas Happy Jack
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Siyabonga Xaba
    Siyabonga Xaba
    • Young Chekuraas Young Chekura
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Sam Frauncesas Sam Fraunces
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Armand Aucamp
    Armand Aucamp
    • Lieutenant Watersas Lieutenant Waters
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Robin Smith
    Robin Smith
    • William Kingas William King
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Kyle M. Hamilton
    • Elijahas Elijah…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Joel Thomas Hynes
    Joel Thomas Hynes
    • Matthew Witherspoonas Matthew Witherspoon
    1 episode1 ep • 2015
    Stephan James
    Stephan James
    • Cummings Shakspearas Cummings Shakspear
    1 episode1 ep • 2015
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      Based on the book, "The Book of Negroes", written by Lawrence Hill, and published 2007. In some countries, the title was changed to "Someone Knows My Name".

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    The Book of Negroes was an eighteenth century British document detailing all the Afro-Americans who had fought on the British side in the Revolutionary war, and were promised a new life elsewhere. A considerable number ended up in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. There were problems with the harsh climate and petty racism, but it was better than the alternative.

    This program takes its name from that, and the first episode looks quite satisfying, as we trace a black girl's odyssey from Mali to America.

    So far, it does not seem much different from Roots, but I will keep watching to see if something original turns up.
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    • Release date
      • February 16, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Someone Knows My Name
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Conquering Lion Pictures
      • Out of Africa Entertainment
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      4 hours 25 minutes
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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