Amistad (R)

synopsis

Director Steven Spielberg's gripping epic chronicles the incredible story of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship is seized, the slaves are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. An enthralling courtroom battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation. But for the men and women on trail, it's simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind - freedom.