S1.E1

Episode #1.1

Episode aired Dec 26, 2015
TV-MA
44m

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A young girl is taken from her home in Africa and forced on a treacherous journey to America.A young girl is taken from her home in Africa and forced on a treacherous journey to America.A young girl is taken from her home in Africa and forced on a treacherous journey to America.

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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aminata Diallo
(as Aunjanue Ellis)

Ben Chaplin

Cpt. John Clarkson

Greg Bryk

Robertson Appleby

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

Young Aminata

Siyabonga Xaba

Young Chekura
(as Siya Xaba)

Sandra Caldwell

Georgia

Antonio David Lyons

Happy Jack

Andile Gumbi

Mamadu

Nondumiso Tembe

Fanta

Thishiwe Ziqubu

Sira

Clayton Evertson

D'Silva

Robin Smith

William King

Aubrey Poo

Biton

Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele

Sanu
(as Zethu Dlomo)

Anele Matoti

Hanif

Tuks Tad Lungu

Rono
(as T.A. Dereck Lungu)

Karabo Mokhachana

Abiba
(as Karabo Mokhachane)

Jerry Mofokeng

The Djeli

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Based on the book of the same title ("The Book of Negroes"), also called "Someone Knows My Name" in the United States. Written by Lawrence Hill, who co-screenwrites this adaptation.