

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.
Clement Virgo
CBC Television
6
45 min

Stolen from Africa, eleven-year old Aminata Diallo is enslaved and forced to endure a treacherous journey to America.
Jan 7, 2015

Aminata, forced to deflect the affections of the two men who own her, adjusts to plantation life in the Carolinas.
Jan 14, 2015

When Revolution breaks out in New York, Aminata seizes her chance and escapes to freedom in the haven of Canvas Town.
Jan 21, 2015

After British defeat, Aminata registers Black Loyalists in The Book Of Negroes for an escape to freedom in Nova Scotia.
Jan 28, 2015

As racial tensions boil in barren and destitute Shelburne, Aminata organizes a final journey back to Africa.
Feb 4, 2015

Upon their arrival in Africa, Aminata leaves the Loyalists behind to find her way back to her home village of Bayo.
Feb 11, 2015

Young Aminata

Georgia

Claiborne

Young Chekura

Lieutenant Waters

Daddy Moses

Solomon Lindo

Sam Fraunces

Aminata Diallo

John Clarkson

Maria

Woman at Port Charles