TV series
The Book of Negroes
2015, English, on CBC Television & BET. Created by Clement Virgo & Lawrence Hill.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2015
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Where to watch The Book of Negroes
The Book of Negroes is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 11 February 2015
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Clement VirgoCreator
- Lawrence HillCreator
- Shailyn Pierre-DixonYoung Aminata · 6 ep
- Sandra CaldwellGeorgia · 6 ep
- Dwain MurphyClaiborne · 6 ep
- Siyabonga XabaYoung Chekura · 6 ep
- Armand AucampLieutenant Waters · 6 ep
- Louis Gossett Jr.Daddy Moses · 6 ep
- Allan HawcoSolomon Lindo · 6 ep
- Cuba Gooding Jr.Sam Fraunces · 6 ep
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorAminata Diallo · 6 ep
- Ben ChaplinJohn Clarkson · 6 ep
- Jane AlexanderMaria · 6 ep
- Lex KingWoman at Port Charles · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 January 2015
- Last aired
- 11 February 2015
- Network
- CBC Television, BET
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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What The Book of Negroes is based on
The Book of Negroes is based on The Book of Negroes (2007) by Lawrence Hill, published by HarperCollins.
2007
The Book of Negroes
By Lawrence Hill
Published by HarperCollins
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The Book of Negroes: quick answers
Is The Book of Negroes worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Book of Negroes are there?
The Book of Negroes has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Book of Negroes finished?
Yes. The Book of Negroes ended in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Book of Negroes on?
The Book of Negroes is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Book of Negroes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Book of Negroes is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Book of Negroes?
If you liked The Book of Negroes, try TURN: Washington's Spies, John Adams, Roots.
Who created The Book of Negroes?
The Book of Negroes was created by Clement Virgo and Lawrence Hill and stars Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Sandra Caldwell, Dwain Murphy.
What is The Book of Negroes based on?
The Book of Negroes is based on The Book of Negroes (2007) by Lawrence Hill, published by HarperCollins.