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Amistad

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

1997 · 2 h 35 min
Directed by Steven Spielberg
BiographyDramaHistoryMystery

Cast

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Plot

In 1839, kidnapped Africans on the slave ship Amistad rebel and take over the ship, then face a US court battle for their freedom.

Sinekatalog’s take

Spielberg's serious historical drama has powerful courtroom scenes and a commanding Djimon Hounsou.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (88,912 votes)
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