Amistad [videorecording] / [presented by] DreamWorks Pictures ; in association with HBO Pictures ; directed by Steven Spielberg ; written by David Franzoni ; produced by Steven Spielberg, Debbie Allen, Colin Wilson.

Adoti, Razaaq. (Added Author). Allen, Debbie, 1950- (Added Author). Berkeley, Xander, 1955- (Added Author). Brown, Ralph, 1957- (Added Author). Burrows, Darren E., 1966- (Added Author). Ejiofor, Chiwetel. (Added Author). Firth, Peter, 1953- (Added Author). Franzoni, David. (Added Author). Freeman, Morgan. (Added Author). Guilfoyle, Paul. (Added Author). Hawthorne, Nigel. (Added Author). Hopkins, Anthony, 1937- (Added Author). Hounsou, Djimon, 1964- (Added Author). Kamiński, Janusz, 1959- (Added Author). McConaughey, Matthew, 1969- (Added Author). Milian, Tomas. (Added Author). Ortiz, John. (Added Author). Paquin, Anna. (Added Author). Paymer, David. (Added Author). Postlethwaite, Pete. (Added Author). Rich, Allan, 1926-2020 (Added Author). Skarsgård, Stellan. (Added Author). Spielberg, Steven, 1946- (Added Author). Williams, John, 1932- (Added Author). Wilson, Colin. (Added Author). DreamWorks Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). DreamWorks Pictures (1994-2006) (Added Author). HBO Pictures. (Added Author). Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Pete Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgård, Razaaq Adoti, Abu Bakaar Fofanah, Anna Paquin, Tomas Milian, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Derrick N. Ashong, Geno Silva, John Ortiz, Ralph Brown, Darren Burrows, Allan Rich, Paul Guilfoyle, Peter Firth, Xander Berkeley. (Cast).

Summary:

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. A 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 on trial, it is simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind ... freedom.

Record details

ISBN: 0783231202
ISBN: 9780783231204
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (155 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally released as a motion picture in 1997. Special features: theatrical trailer; Making of Amistad; production notes; cast and crew biographies.
Formatted Contents Note:	Special features: Anamorphic widescreen -- Production notes -- Cast and filmmakers' bios -- Theatrical trailer -- Behind the scenes featurette -- Language: English 5.1 surround -- Subtitles: English.
Restrictions on Access Note:	For private home use only.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Janusz Kaminski ; film editor, Michael Kahn ; music, John Williams.
Participant or Performer Note:	Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Pete Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgård, Razaaq Adoti, Abu Bakaar Fofanah, Anna Paquin, Tomas Milian, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Derrick N. Ashong, Geno Silva, John Ortiz, Ralph Brown, Darren Burrows, Allan Rich, Paul Guilfoyle, Peter Firth, Xander Berkeley.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: R.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Anamorphic widescreen version.
System Details Note:	DVD region 1, NTSC ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; widescreen format (aspect ratio: 1.85:1) ; Dual layer.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	For private home use only.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.
Awards Note:	Academy Award Nominations for Best Supporting Actor (Hopkins), Best Music, Best Costume Design, and Best Cinematography.