Amistad (1997)

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

• Drama
• History
• Mystery

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.

Rating

7 / 10 (1,476 votes)

Release date

December 10, 1997

Runtime

2h 35m

Language

English

Director

Steven Spielberg

Status

Released