The Book of Negroes
Seen it?2015 | 1 seasons | 45 min | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (77 on Metacritic) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 5 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 5 DGA Awards: Directors Guild of Canada: Best Direction TV Movie/Miniseries, Directors Guild of Canada: Best TV Movie/Miniseries, Directors Guild of Canada: Best Production Design TV Movie/Miniseries, Directors Guild of Canada: Best Picture Editing TV Movie/Miniseries and 1 more. Also nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 11 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 62K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill
- Shailyn Pierre-DixonYoung Aminata
- Sandra CaldwellGeorgia
- Dwain MurphyClaiborne
- Siyabonga XabaYoung Chekura
- Armand AucampLieutenant Waters
- Louis Gossett Jr.Daddy Moses
- Allan HawcoSolomon Lindo
- Cuba Gooding Jr.Sam Fraunces
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorAminata Diallo
- Ben ChaplinJohn Clarkson