Amistad (1997)

Steven Spielberg directed this story about the 1839 revolt aboard Spanish slave ship La Amistad and the uprising's tragic aftermath. An African-born slave (Djimon Hounsou) leads a mutiny against his brutal captors. Because the ship is in American waters, a U.S. court must decide the slaves' fate. In an eloquent courtroom speech, ex-president John Quincy Adams (Anthony Hopkins) argues for the Africans' freedom.

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Matthew McConaughey

Director: Steven Spielberg Genre: Drama Format: Widescreen ... Language: English Subtitles: None Awards: Academy AwardŽ Nominee