The Book of Negroes S1E1 — Episode 1
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Episode 1

8.1/10 · 152 votesJan 7, 201545 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Stolen from Africa, eleven-year old Aminata Diallo is enslaved and forced to endure a treacherous journey to America.

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes6

Cast12

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

Young Aminata

Sandra Caldwell

Sandra Caldwell

Georgia

Dwain Murphy

Dwain Murphy

Claiborne

Siyabonga Xaba

Siyabonga Xaba

Young Chekura

Armand Aucamp

Armand Aucamp

Lieutenant Waters

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Daddy Moses

Allan Hawco

Allan Hawco

Solomon Lindo

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Sam Fraunces

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aminata Diallo

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

John Clarkson

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Maria

Lex King

Lex King

Woman at Port Charles

Crew1

W

Wesley Gainer

Casting Associate

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Book of Negroes season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 152 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on January 7, 2015.