Empire of the Sun (film)
1987
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Dec 12, 1997 · One of the astonishing facts revealed in Steven Spielberg's “Amistad” is that seven of the nine U.S. Supreme Court justices in 1839 were slave-owning Southerners. His new film centers on the legal status of Africans who rise up against their captors on the high seas and are brought to trial in a New England court.
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque (Djimon Hounsou) leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising.
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Dec 25, 1997 · Amistad: Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou. In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island.
Dec 3, 2023 · On Dec. 4, 1997, Steven Spielberg unveiled historical drama Amistad at its premiere in Washington, D.C. The film went on to gross $44 million and nab four Oscar nominations at the 70th Academy...
Dec 10, 1997 · When the Amistad approaches what is supposed to be African coastline, a man riding a bicycle comes into view. Jailed in New England and put on trial, the Africans remain a mostly undifferentiated...
Amistad received mainly positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 78% based on reviews from 67 critics, with an average score of 6.9/10. Its consensus reads, "Heartfelt without resorting to preachiness, Amistad tells an important story with engaging sensitivity and absorbing skill."
Dec 10, 1997 · This film, based on real events, tells the dramatic story of the slaves of the ship "La Amistad", who are imprisoned in the United States after taking control of the ship and subjugate its Spanish crew.
Whether or not Steven Spielberg is the right filmmaker for the job, Amistad tells an important story in not just American but world history. Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 25, 2022
Dec 1, 1997 · Emanuel Levy, Elizabeth Guider. The forces of power, racism and justice momentously clash in Steven Spielberg’s epic drama “Amistad,” an artistically solid, if not always dramatically exciting,...
Apr 3, 2001 · Amistad (1997) Reviewed by Almar Haflidason. Updated 3 April 2001. "Amistad" sets out to tackle an unfavourable period of American history with decidedly mixed results. Set in the...
