Steven Spielberg's period courtroom drama telling the story of the journey made by a group of African slaves who take control of the ship, La Amistad, in an attempt to travel back home. After the vessel is recaptured, they are sent back to America where they must stand trial for murder. Their case is then taken up by young property attorney Roger Baldwin.
(Widescreen) (Review page 45)
(1997,15) (S) (W)
(Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan is premiered on Channel 5 Tuesday at 9pm)