The Book of Negroes

2015 · Miniseries · TV-MA · 60 min · ★ 6.5 · 89% critics

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This historical miniseries follows a young African woman kidnapped into slavery as she fights to survive across several countries and eras of upheaval. Through war, displacement, and repeated hardship, she keeps searching for freedom, dignity, and a place to belong.

Based on The Book of Negroes

Also known as Aminata

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Years: 2015
Release date: 2015-01-07
Network: CBC Television, BET
Language: English
Rated: TV-MA
Runtime: 60 min
Critic score: 89/100
TMDB rating: 6.5/10 (23 votes)

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If Roots or Underground drew you in, this offers another sweeping, emotional look at slavery and survival with a strong personal journey; Not for you if you avoid intense suffering or heavy historical drama.

Pros: powerful lead performance; eye-opening history; emotionally gripping | Cons: occasionally romanticized; rushed life-spanning story; uneven pacing