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The Book of Negroes
S1.E1
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Episode #1.1

  • Episode aired Feb 16, 2015
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  • 44m
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The Book of Negroes (2015)
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A young girl is taken from her home in Africa and forced on a treacherous journey to America.A young girl is taken from her home in Africa and forced on a treacherous journey to America.A young girl is taken from her home in Africa and forced on a treacherous journey to America.

  • Director
    • Clement Virgo
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Hill
    • Clement Virgo
  • Stars
    • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    • Ben Chaplin
    • Greg Bryk
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    136
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    • Director
      • Clement Virgo
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Hill
      • Clement Virgo
    • Stars
      • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
      • Ben Chaplin
      • Greg Bryk
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    • Aminata Diallo
    • (as Aunjanue Ellis)
    Ben Chaplin
    Ben Chaplin
    • Cpt. John Clarkson
    Greg Bryk
    Greg Bryk
    • Robertson Appleby
    Shailyn Pierre-Dixon
    Shailyn Pierre-Dixon
    • Young Aminata
    Siyabonga Xaba
    • Young Chekura
    • (as Siya Xaba)
    Sandra Caldwell
    Sandra Caldwell
    • Georgia
    Antonio David Lyons
    Antonio David Lyons
    • Happy Jack
    Andile Gumbi
    Andile Gumbi
    • Mamadu
    Nondumiso Tembe
    Nondumiso Tembe
    • Fanta
    Thishiwe Ziqubu
    • Sira
    Clayton Evertson
    Clayton Evertson
    • D'Silva
    Robin Smith
    Robin Smith
    • William King
    Aubrey Poo
    • Biton
    Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
    Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
    • Sanu
    • (as Zethu Dlomo)
    Anele Matoti
    Anele Matoti
    • Hanif
    Tuks Tad Lungu
    • Rono
    • (as T.A. Dereck Lungu)
    Karabo Mokhachana
    • Abiba
    • (as Karabo Mokhachane)
    Jerry Mofokeng
    Jerry Mofokeng
    • The Djeli
    • Director
      • Clement Virgo
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Hill
      • Clement Virgo
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      Based on the book of the same title ("The Book of Negroes"), also called "Someone Knows My Name" in the United States. Written by Lawrence Hill, who co-screenwrites this adaptation.

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      • February 16, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Conquering Lion Pictures
      • Out of Africa Entertainment
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      44 minutes
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