Official Trailer
The powerful story of resilience, identity, and freedom comes to life in The Book of Blacks, a film adaptation of Lawrence Hill’s award-winning novel. The 2025 trailer offers a first glimpse at this epic historical drama, featuring the poignant yet inspiring story of Aminata Diallo, a woman whose strength and determination overcome unimaginable obstacles.
Set in the late 18th century, the film follows Aminata, a young African woman who is kidnapped from her village and sold as a slave in the United States. Despite facing unimaginable hardships, she uses her intelligence and resilience to find freedom. From surviving the brutality of slavery to becoming a key figure in documenting the names of freed slaves in the historic “Black Book,” Aminata’s story is one of courage and hope in the midst of the darkest times.