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Amistad*
- 1998 ----- color ----- 155 min ----- vhs
- (Directed by Steven Spielberg, screenplay by David Franzoni; with Morgan Freeman, Nigel Haswthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Pete Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgard) Based on a true story, the film chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. an enthralling battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation, confronting the very foundation of the American justice system. But for the men and women on trial, it is simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind. . . freedom. [Letterboxed] (Closed-Captioned) (Restricted to use on University of Washington campuses only)
- Topics: (Africa, American Ethnic Studies: Afro-American, History: African, History: American, Law, Motion Pictures: Features)
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