THE BOOK OF NEGROES

Mini-Series Drama, 2015

Directed by

Clement Virgo

Starring

Aunjanue Ellis, Cuba Gooding Jr. & Lyriq Bent

Produced by

Damon D’Oliveira & Clement Virgo

Based On

Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill

SYNOPSIS

The Book of Negroes depicts the extraordinary life journey of Aminata Diallo – an indomitable African woman who cuts a swath through a world that is pre-disposed to underestimate her.  Kidnapped by slave traders in West Africa and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate her way through the American Revolution in New York, the isolated refuge of Nova Scotia and the treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, before ultimately securing her freedom in England at the dawn of the 19th century.  As great as her accomplishments are, Aminata discovers that her desire to reclaim the home of her childhood can never be fulfilled and that in order to find peace, she must carve out a new home of her own.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

WINNER OF 12 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS including:
- Best TV Movie/Miniseries – Book of Negroes
- Best Direction – TV Movie/Miniseries – Clement Virgo

Finalist for the 2016 Peabody Award

NAACP IMAGE AWARDS 2016:
- Best Writing (Miniseries) – Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill (WINNER)
- Best Miniseries (Nominated)
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Miniseries) – Cuba Gooding Jr. (Nominated)
- Best Actress in a Leading Role (Miniseries) – Aunjanue Ellis (Nominated)

Nominated for U.S. Critics Choice Awards
- Best Limited Series – Clement Virgo & Damon D’Oliveira (Producers) 
- Best Actress in a Leading Role – Limited Series (Aunjanue Ellis)