1. Amistad
With the aid of a freed slave, Joadson, lawyer Roger Baldwin, former president John Quincy Adams, and Cinque, the slaves are unchained and shipped back to Africa. ... The film gives the feeling that the Supreme Court was persuaded by Adams' plea to reject slavery in favor of natural rights of man, therefore taking a step on the path to abolition. ... It also concerns the conversion of John Quincy Adams, who at first declines to aid the captives, but in the end convinces the Supreme Court to order their return to Africa. ...
- Word Count: 481
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School