The Book of Negroes Episode #1.5 (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 42 min | Drama, History, War

The Book of Negroes

Episode #1.5 (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 42 min | Drama, History, War

Racial tensions run high with Amenitas employer adding fuel to the fire. Amenita has found her husband alive once more. A pact is made never to leave each other again.

Director

Clement Virgo

Writers

Lawrence Hill (novel) (written by) | Clement Virgo (written by)

Producers

Damon D'Oliveira | Clement Virgo

Composer

Philip Miller

Cinematographer

Giulio Biccari

Editors

Kye Meechan | Susan Shipton

Casting Director

Deirdre Bowen

Production Designers

Jason Clarke | Brian Glaser (co-production_designer) | Anthony A. Ianni

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 4, 2015

Release date

Feb 18, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

19 wins & 26 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Aminata Diallo (as Aunjanue Ellis) Aminata Diallo (as Aunjanue Ellis) See fewer	King Richard (2021)
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