Friendship

- This item is used Description Steven Spielberg's first film for DreamWorks Pictures, AMISTAD, is packed with prominent stars such as Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, and Matthew McConaughey. In recognition of AMISTAD's visual power and gripping story, the film was strengthened with four Oscar® nominations for Best Supporting Actor (Hopkins), Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Cinematography. The film, based on a true story, tells the tale of a group of African slaves and their remarkable voyage, during which they seize their master's ship and attempt to return home to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is recaptured, the prisoners are brought to America where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. The slaves' struggle captures the attention of a nation and questions the very foundation of the American legal system. But for the men and women on trial, it is a fight for the basic right of all humanity... freedom. Region code Edition Running time in minutes 148 Production year 1997