The Book of Negroes

2015
The Book of Negroes
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Released: 07 January 2015 Released
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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.

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coachdeah Based on a bit of true history and a fictionalized book of the same name, this mini-series yields an aspect of the African slave story that I'd not known about before. Set in the late colonial / post-Revolutionary era, the story fills in some gaps left by Alex Haley's Roots chronicle. No doubt legitimate criticism could be made of the film regarding its perhaps overly romanticized version of real life for African slaves in the colonies, and the multiple, implausible transatlantic voyages of the main character, and the surprise ending. If you can look past those flaws, the movie holds interest and the principal actors give engaging performances.Two actual copies of the real Book of Negroes exist -- one in the National Archives in London, the other in National Archives in Washington DC.
Shanelle Vaz The Book of Negroes miniseries was amazing! The cast truly portrays what the African people had experienced throughout the years. Even in the pilot episode, the Book of Negroes depicts the torture, loss of identity and culture that the people faced. Unlike other movies or television shows that revolve around slavery and oppression of black people, the vividness of the show really hit me hard. There are a few moments when I had to shut my eyes because it was became too intense and I couldn't bear to watch. The story is a great reminder of the hardships and suffering of the African people and captures the true meaning of why we celebrate Black History month. It is one of the most interesting shows I have watched as it gave me better insight of how the slave trade functioned and the oppression of a whole race as well as the many cultures within it.I would definitely recommend others to watch the Book of Negroes or read it. It is a heartbreaking yet an eye-opening story.
Allan Ndungu The book of Negroes is an inspiring story of hope and the determined will to survive whatever calamities life unfolds. Aminata's story is a human story that transcends colour, race and class. She makes the best of her situation and always has faith in the better part of humanity even when all she sees is the ugliest side of it. It is not a poor imitation of "Roots" or "12 years a slave". The book of Negroes is a story of it's own. The history surrounding the black populace of Nova Scotia is put into historical context and also presents us with the very difficult decision slaves had in regards to the fight for American Independence.
Prof_Lostiswitz The Book of Negroes was an eighteenth century British document detailing all the Afro-Americans who had fought on the British side in the Revolutionary war, and were promised a new life elsewhere. A considerable number ended up in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. There were problems with the harsh climate and petty racism, but it was better than the alternative.This program takes its name from that, and the first episode looks quite satisfying, as we trace a black girl's odyssey from Mali to America.So far, it does not seem much different from Roots, but I will keep watching to see if something original turns up.