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Oct 12, 2016 · Amistad was based on the true story of a group of Africans that were kidnapped and sold as slaves. They revolted against their captors and win, but are later defeated by a group of Americans.
reflection paper on the movie “amistad” Amistad was based on the true story of a group of Africans that were kidnapped and sold as slaves. They revolted against their captors and win, but are later defeated by a group of Americans.
The Amistad Affair case raised critical issues of law and justice: whether captives had a right to rebel against their captors and whether American courts have jurisdiction over crimes committed outside this country.
“Amistad” is a true story about the slaves that try to go back to their motherland – Sierra Leone. ”La Amistad” is the name of a Spanish vessel with 53 African slaves on board the ship. 960 Words
The film follows the events which occurred after the revolt by enslaved Africans onboard the slave ship Amistad. It draws heavily upon the W.A. Owens book, Black Mutiny: The Revolt on the Schooner Amistad.
Director Steven Spielberg's Amistad is a dramatic portrayal of a well-documented but little-known 19th-century slave revolt and its repercussions. The year was 1839.
'Amistad' is an emotionally poignant film packed with powerful moments. These discussion questions can help you guide high school students through the historical context, true-to-life characters,...
