7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Amistad (1997)
Amistad (1997)
Overview
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes human rights and critiques systemic oppression (slavery), championing the fight for freedom and dignity for marginalized groups, which aligns with core progressive ideology. The narrative unequivocally condemns slavery and celebrates the pursuit of justice for the oppressed.
The film features a diverse cast, with its narrative centered on the historical struggle of enslaved Africans. It explicitly critiques the historical institution of slavery and the actions of those who upheld it, making themes of racial justice central to its story.
Secondary
The film critiques the profound hypocrisy of Christians who justify slavery, but simultaneously affirms the faith's potential for justice and compassion through the abolitionist characters who are motivated by their Christian beliefs. The narrative aligns with the virtues of freedom and human dignity, which are presented as true Christian values.
Amistad (1997) is a historical drama centered on the slave trade and the legal fight for human rights. The film's narrative and characters do not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ individuals or themes, resulting in no depiction within the story.
The film Amistad, a historical drama depicting a slave revolt and legal battle, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate within the film's narrative or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Amistad is a historical drama based on real events and figures. All significant characters, whose genders are historically documented, are portrayed on screen with their historically accurate genders, without any instances of gender swapping.
Amistad is a historical drama depicting real events and figures from 1839. All major historical characters, including Joseph Cinqué, Roger Sherman Baldwin, and John Quincy Adams, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented historical race of the individuals they represent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.8
6.4
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