BLK: An Origin Story
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Starring
Abdul-Shakur AlawiShavae LorenzoKosa AkaraiweMartin HussRico KingAl Braatz
Starring
Abdul-Shakur AlawiShavae LorenzoKosa AkaraiweMartin HussRico KingAl Braatz
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BLK: An Origin Story Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 9.7 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.6 |
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About
Look beyond the Underground Railroad to explore the untold stories of Black Canadians from the 1600s to the present.
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Season 12022
9.76442h 11m
BLK: An Origin Story is a four-part doc series that looks beyond the Underground Railroad to explore the Untold Stories of Black Canadians from the 1600s to the present. These four hours aim to show that Black History is Canadian History.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Three Epic Migrations, One People | 9.5 | 17 | — | |
| ▶ | 2 | John "Daddy" Hall | 9.7 | 12 | 44 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Hogan's Alley | 9.8 | 19 | 44 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Little Burgundy | 9.6 | 16 | 43 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Abdul-Shakur Alawi Minister David George, Musician, Peter Martin
Shavae Lorenzo Bar Patron, Patron 1
Kosa Akaraiwe Black Loyalist, Porter
Martin Huss Black Loyalist, Labourer, Patron 5
Rico King Bartender, Black Loyalist
Al Braatz Patron 2, Rioter
Jessica Powell Jamaican Maroon, Loyalist, Patron 8
Addison Becker Loyalist, Patron 7, Soldier
Andrew John Groome Master's Lawyer, Rioter
Sarah Bransfield Loyalist Wife, Patron 6