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‘Book of Negroes’ among Canadian finalists for Peabody Awards
LOS ANGELES, – Canadian series “The Book of Negroes” and “Do Not Track” have earned Peabody Award nominations in the U.S.
“The Book of Negroes” miniseries, about a woman forced into slavery, is a co-production from CBC-TV and American network BET.
Based on Canadian author Lawrence Hill’s acclaimed novel, it’s already won several honours, including nine Canadian Screen Awards.
“Do Not Track” is a “personalized documentary” series about online privacy that premiered on the National Film Board of Canada website.
A total of 60 finalists are in the running for the awards, which are named for American businessman and philanthropist George Peabody.
Previous Canadian winners include the Toronto-shot sci-fi serial “Orphan Black.”
Winners will be unveiled beginning next week and honoured at the 75th anniversary Peabody ceremony on May 21 in New York.
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