Amistad

Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are some moments when it must be taken.

Earning acclaim for its film making and power, AMISTAD was honored with four Academy Award nominations in 1997; Best Supporting Actor (Hopkins), Best Music, Best Costume Design and Best Cinematography. Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captors 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.

Critic Reviews:

• " ‘Amistad’ may not be the first, or fifth, or tenth film people talk about when Spielberg's name comes up. But it has more moments that will put your hair on end than other filmmakers' best works, and that says something. " – Jason Bailey

• " Amistad is worth seeing for the stormy scenes on board the slave boat, and for Djimon Hounsou's magnetic performance. Otherwise, it can't decide on its direction, and this unique historical event is stifled into a less than thrilling courtroom drama. " – Yael Shuv

• " Amistad is worth seeing just for people to know about this important story, this moment in history. But from the world's most powerful, successful, and famous director, we expect more. " – Jeffrey M. Anderson