Amistad, DreamWorks Pictures ; HBO Pictures ; produced by Steven Spielberg, Debbie Allen, Colin Wilson ; written by David Franzoni ; directed by Steven Spielberg
Type
Label
Amistad, DreamWorks Pictures ; HBO Pictures ; produced by Steven Spielberg, Debbie Allen, Colin Wilson ; written by David Franzoni ; directed by Steven Spielberg
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rated R; for some scenes of strong brutal violence and some related nudity
Main title
Amistad
Responsibility statement
DreamWorks Pictures ; HBO Pictures ; produced by Steven Spielberg, Debbie Allen, Colin Wilson ; written by David Franzoni ; directed by Steven Spielberg
Runtime
155
Summary
Chronicles the true story 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
Technique
live action
Contributor
Incoming Resources
- Has instance1
Outgoing Resources
- Contributor12
- Genre2
- Subject5