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AMISTAD (1997 - R) "Amistad" is the retelling of the historical court case dubbed "the trial of the presidents". "Amistad" reveals the harrowing plight of one group of West Africans who made history when the mutinied their slave ship, La Amistad, on its way to America. Sold from their own people, the Africans, lead by one man, did their best to survive the deadly journey and the endless trials encountered along the rocky seas and even rockier ground of America. With attorney Baldwin and former president John Quincy Adams on their side, the Africans are presented before the Supreme Court in a trial that will forever alter the course of both Africa and the newfound United States of America. The cast includes: Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, and Matthew McConaughey. Written by: David Franzoni. Directed by: Steven Spielberg.
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Genre: Drama, History. Rated: R for some scenes of strong brutal violence and some related nudity. The Review * DRAMA INDEX * Movie Index * Rentals & Home Theaters * Main Index
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