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Amistad / directed by Steven Spielberg.

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Summary: Steven Spielberg's debut film for DreamWorks Pictures, "AMISTAD" Stars a distinguished cast led by Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou and Matthew McConaughey.Earning acclaim for its filmmaking and power, AMISTAD was honoured with four Academy Award nominations including Best Supporting Actor (Hopkins), Best Music, Best Costume Design and BestCinematography. Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey 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. but for the men and women an trial, it is simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind... freedom.
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Steven Spielberg's debut film for DreamWorks Pictures, "AMISTAD" Stars a distinguished cast led by Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou and Matthew McConaughey.Earning acclaim for its filmmaking and power, AMISTAD was honoured with four Academy Award nominations including Best Supporting Actor (Hopkins), Best Music, Best Costume Design and BestCinematography. Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey 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. but for the men and women an trial, it is simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind... freedom.

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