Cast includes Jane Alexander, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk, Ben Chaplin, Aunjanue Ellis, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lou Gossett Jr., Allan Hawco, and Shailyn Pierre-Dixon. Focuses on Aminata Diallo (played by Aunjanue Ellis), who is kidnapped in West Africa, sold into slavery in South Carolina, escapes during the Revolutionary War, is freed by the British, helps register other Black Loyalists in The Book of Negroes so that they can receive assistance after the conflict, and goes to Nova Scotia to help other freed slaves.
Director
Virgo, Clement
Writer
Hill, Lawrence; Virgo, Clement
Producer
D'Oliveira, Damon; Virgo, Clement
Cinematographer
Biccari, Giulio
Production Team
Conquering Lion Pictures, Out of Africa Entertainment, Idlewild Films, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Black Entertainment Television, and Entertainment One
Genre
Television Miniseries Drama
Content Notes
Disc 1: Episodes 1–3 (154 min.). Disc 2: Episodes 4–6 (165 min.). Disc 3: Special features including histories of slavery and the Black Loyalist Society, a conversation with author Lawrence Hill, deleted scenes, footage of Hill on the set, and interviews with cast and crew (187 min.).
Source
Based on the novel The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill
Language
English
Media Format
3 DVDs (319 min. + 187 min.) or 6 streaming videos (319 min.)
Type
Color
Additional Content
A booklet is available.
Production Notes
Broadcast in six parts on the CBC television network in Canada in Jan.–Feb. 2015. Broadcast in six parts on the BET television network in the United States in Feb. 2015.
