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  • The Book of Negroes (2015–2015)
  • TV Mini-series | 44 min | Drama, History, War
The Book of Negroes (2015–2015)
TV Mini-series | 44 min | Drama, History, War

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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Lawrence Hill (novel) (written by) | Clement Virgo (written by)
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Updated Dec 28, 2014

Release date (First episode)
Feb 16, 2015 (United States)

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Cast

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96 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Aminata Diallo Aminata Diallo   See fewer
6
Lyriq Bent
Chekura Tiano Chekura Tiano   See fewer
5
Ben Chaplin
Cpt. John Clarkson Cpt. John Clarkson   See fewer
4
Allan Hawco
Solomon Lindo Solomon Lindo   See fewer
4
Greg Bryk
Robertson Appleby Robertson Appleby   See fewer
3
Shailyn Pierre-Dixon
Young Aminata Young Aminata   See fewer
3
Cara Ricketts
Bertilda Bertilda   See fewer
2
Sandra Caldwell
Georgia Georgia   See fewer
2
Dwain Murphy
Claiborne Claiborne   See fewer
2
Louis Gossett Jr.
Daddy Moses Daddy Moses   See fewer
2
Antonio David Lyons
Happy Jack Happy Jack   See fewer
2
Siyabonga Xaba
Young Chekura Young Chekura   See fewer
2
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Sam Fraunces Sam Fraunces   See fewer
2
Armand Aucamp
Lieutenant Waters Lieutenant Waters   See fewer
2
Robin Smith
William King William King   See fewer
2
Kyle M. Hamilton
Elijah / Looter Elijah / Looter   See fewer
2
Joel Thomas Hynes
Matthew Witherspoon Matthew Witherspoon   See fewer
1
Stephan James
Cummings Shakspear Cummings Shakspear   See fewer
1
Matt Ward
Jason Wood Jason Wood   See fewer
1
Amy Louise Wilson
Rosa Lindo Rosa Lindo   See fewer
1
Meredith MacNeill
Judith Palmer Judith Palmer   See fewer
1
Rorisang Motuba
May Diallo May Diallo   See fewer
1
1
Rick Roberts
General Washington General Washington   See fewer
1
Jeremy Akerman
Field Surgeon Field Surgeon   See fewer
1
Danny Keough
Dr. Danny Falconbridge Dr. Danny Falconbridge   See fewer
1
Andile Gumbi
Mamadu Mamadu   See fewer
1
David Butler
William Armstrong William Armstrong   See fewer
1
1
Lemogang Tsipa
Canvas Town Freddy Canvas Town Freddy   See fewer
1
Mouna Traoré
Rosetta Rosetta   See fewer
1
Hugh Thompson
Constable Theodore Barnes Constable Theodore Barnes   See fewer
1
Nicholas Pauling
William Wilberforce William Wilberforce   See fewer
1
Erica Wessels
Mrs. Scott Mrs. Scott   See fewer
1
1
Joris Jarsky
Dockyard Bounty Hunter Dockyard Bounty Hunter   See fewer
1
Jennifer Kydd
Annapolis Court Clerk Annapolis Court Clerk   See fewer
1
Daniel Fox
Samuel York Samuel York   See fewer
1
Gharrett Patrick Paon
Rebel Boy Rebel Boy   See fewer
1
Clayton Evertson
D'Silva D'Silva   See fewer
1
1
Chris April
Canvas Town Old Man Canvas Town Old Man   See fewer
1
David Christoffel
General Sir Guy Carleton General Sir Guy Carleton   See fewer
1
Kevin Kincaid
Shelburne Auctioneer Shelburne Auctioneer   See fewer
1
Trudy van Rooy
Mrs. Scott's Wet Nurse Mrs. Scott's Wet Nurse   See fewer
1
Deon Lotz
New York Justice of the Peace New York Justice of the Peace   See fewer
1
Mark Elderkin
Stanley Hastings Stanley Hastings   See fewer
1
Aubrey Poo
Biton Biton   See fewer
1
Garrow Hill-Stotsky
Broadway Patriot Broadway Patriot   See fewer
1
Dale Bellefontaine
Shelburne White Labuorer Shelburne White Labuorer   See fewer
1
1
Tenika Davis
Sanu's Daughter Sanu's Daughter   See fewer
1
Adrian Collins
Militia Warrior #1 Militia Warrior #1   See fewer
1
Francis Chouler
Neil Park Neil Park   See fewer
1
Novalea Buchan
Birchtown Woman in Chruch Birchtown Woman in Chruch   See fewer
1
1
Fana Mokoena
Allasane Allasane   See fewer
1
1
Bjorn Steinbach
Militia Warrior #2 Militia Warrior #2   See fewer
1
Mike Chandler
Shelburne Merchant Shelburne Merchant   See fewer
1
1
1
Mohammed Ismail
Freetown Coffle Leader Freetown Coffle Leader   See fewer
1
Gavin Liddel
Jason's Boss Jason's Boss   See fewer
1
Myriam Makhala
Bertilda's Baby Bertilda's Baby   See fewer
1
Philip Akin
John Cartwright John Cartwright   See fewer
1
Dan MacDonald
Drunk Rioter Drunk Rioter   See fewer
1
Ira Henderson
American Hooligan American Hooligan   See fewer
1
Sylvia Mdunyelwa
Salvation Village Elder Salvation Village Elder   See fewer
1
1
Michael Xavier
Joe Mason Joe Mason   See fewer
1
David Rossetti
British Officer British Officer   See fewer
1
Jerry Mofokeng
The Djeli The Djeli   See fewer
1
Vizuri Modjadi
Sierra Leone Coffle Young Girl Sierra Leone Coffle Young Girl   See fewer
1
Dayo Ade
Prince Prince   See fewer
1
1
Matt MacDonald
Rebel Warrior Rebel Warrior   See fewer
1
Freddy Djanabia
Coffle's Translator Coffle's Translator   See fewer
1
James Gracie
First White Man First White Man   See fewer
1
Liam Cyr
Amputated Soldier Amputated Soldier   See fewer
1
Paul Bakashala
Freetown Coffle Boy Freetown Coffle Boy   See fewer
1
Wendy Gray
Book Signing Woman #1 Book Signing Woman #1   See fewer
1
Nick Boraine
Slaveship Doctor Slaveship Doctor   See fewer
1
Luwanna Fagan
Book Signing Woman #2 Book Signing Woman #2   See fewer
1
Thembekile Komani
Deranged Man Deranged Man   See fewer
1
Garth Johnson
Book Signing Man Book Signing Man   See fewer
1
Brian Heighton
American Ship's Officer American Ship's Officer   See fewer
1
Atandwa Kani
New York Jail Guard New York Jail Guard   See fewer
1
Christopher Shore
Deputy Quartermaster Deputy Quartermaster   See fewer
1
Lily Jean Oliver
Bertilda's Daughter Sara Bertilda's Daughter Sara   See fewer
1
Hugh Cape
British Ship's Officer British Ship's Officer   See fewer
1
Gary Levert
Slave Catcher Slave Catcher   See fewer
1
Luke Tyler
Drunk Rebel Drunk Rebel   See fewer
1
Ned the Dog
Hungry Dog Hungry Dog   See fewer
1
Marcus Hurt
Militia soldier Militia soldier   See fewer
1
Lex King
Woman at Port Charles Woman at Port Charles   See fewer
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