The Book of Negroes' Aunjanue Ellis on why Aminata is a modern hero | CBC Connects

In this clip from the Canadian International Television Festival panel featuring the cast and creators of The Book of Negroes, Aunjanue Ellis tells author Lawrence Hill why she signed on to play the lead role of Aminata Diallo, and what makes her character a feminist and a modern heroine. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/CBCSubscribe Watch Full Episodes of CBC Connects: http://bit.ly/FullEpisodesCBC About CBC Connect: Go behind the scenes with the CBC's biggest stars. Stay Connected: Visit CBC Connects: http://bit.ly/CBCConnects About CBC: Welcome to the official YouTube channel for CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster. CBC is dedicated to creating content with original voices that inspire and entertain. Watch sneak peeks and trailers, behind the scenes footage, original web series, digital-exclusives and more. Connect with CBC Online: Twitter: http://bit.ly/CBCTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/CBCFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/CBCInstagram The Book of Negroes' Aunjanue Ellis on why Aminata is a modern hero | CBC Connects https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTV