Amistad

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

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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.

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Creators

Steven Spielberg

director

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David Franzoni

writer

Cast

Morgan Freeman actor Nigel Hawthorne actor Anthony Hopkins actor Djimon Hounsou actor Matthew McConaughey actor David Paymer actor Pete Postlethwaite actor Stellan Skarsgård actor

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Razaaq Adoti actor

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Abu Bakaar Fofanah actor Anna Paquin actor Tomas Milian actor Chiwetel Ejiofor actor

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Derrick N. Ashong actor Geno Silva actor John Ortiz actor Ralph Brown actor Darren E. Burrows actor Allan Rich actor Paul Guilfoyle actor