This CBC miniseries is based on the internationally celebrated novel by Canadian author Lawrence Hill. A compelling tale of loss, courage, love and triumph of the human spirit, it follows the extraordinary journey of Aminata Diallo (Ellis), an indomitable African woman.

In 1750, 11-year-old Aminata is kidnapped from her village in West Africa and begins a rich journey through the harrowing ordeal of slavery, the turmoil of the American Revolution and finally to freedom in the British colony of Nova Scotia. Brilliant and determined, Aminata is a remarkable heroine whose unshakeable connection to her African heritage guides her over unimaginable obstacles and ultimately allows her to assume the mantle of leadership for which she is destined.