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THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE WAS THE BOOK OF NEGROES

THE BOOK OF NEGROES was the number-one program in prime time last night as 1.7 million Canadians tuned in to watch the premiere
 
Canadians continue to prove their love of THE BOOK OF NEGROES as ratings for the premiere of the miniseries won in prime time last night, with 1.7 Canadians tuning in to watch. It was the number-one program in prime time last night, beating the People’s Choice Awards on Global at 9 p.m.
 
On social media, #BookofNegroes saw great success over all time zones, particularly on Twitter where the hashtag was trending nationwide for over two hours, generating a social reach into the millions.
 
The award-winning novel by Lawrence Hill has been given a new life on the small screen; Canadians can watch on Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. on CBC until February 11, 2015. Here is a brief look at the critical reviews of the series to date:
 
“Visually, the show is stunning, and Canadian director Clement Virgo’s painterly eye creates scenes of incredible beauty while telling an epic tale of inhumanity.” - The Toronto Star
 
“Aunjanue Ellis is astonishing throughout ...” - The Globe and Mail
 
”... exquisite six-part series,” - Maclean’s Magazine
 
”[Louis]Gossett Jr. has striven to make dark subject matter enlightening, and painful memories empowering,” - Postmedia News
 
“A miniseries not to be missed” - Huffington Post
 
”... this six-part miniseries wowed” -Canadian Press
 
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