The Book of Negroes(2015)
The Book of Negroes Synopsis
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.
The Book of Negroes (2015) is a drama series that premiered on January 7, 2015, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Sandra Caldwell, Dwain Murphy and Siyabonga Xaba. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2015-01-07
- Last aired:
- 2015-02-11
The Book of Negroes (2015) Trailer
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The Book of Negroes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shailyn Pierre-Dixon
as Young Aminata
Sandra Caldwell
as Georgia
Dwain Murphy
as Claiborne
Siyabonga Xaba
as Young Chekura
Armand Aucamp
as Lieutenant Waters
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Daddy Moses
Allan Hawco
as Solomon Lindo
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Sam Fraunces
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
as Aminata Diallo
Ben Chaplin
as John Clarkson
Jane Alexander
as Maria
Lex King
as Woman at Port Charles
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The Book of Negroes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Book of Negroes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Book of Negroes?
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The Book of Negroes (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Book of Negroes are there?
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The Book of Negroes has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 7, 2015.
Is The Book of Negroes still running?
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No. The Book of Negroes is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on February 11, 2015.
Who is in the cast of The Book of Negroes?
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The Book of Negroes (2015) stars Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Sandra Caldwell, Dwain Murphy, Siyabonga Xaba and Armand Aucamp. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Book of Negroes any good?
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The Book of Negroes (2015) is rated 6.6 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Book of Negroes trailer?
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The official The Book of Negroes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.