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[a band of abolitionists approach the outer gate of the prison where the Amistad refugees are being held for trial] Fala:
[in Mende]
Who are they, do you think? [the abolitionists kneel to pray] Joseph Cinque:
[in Mende]
Looks like they are going to be sick. Abolitionists:
[singing]
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound... Fala:
[in Mende]
They're entertainers! Abolitionists:
[singing]
... that saved a wretch like me... Joseph Cinque:
[in Mende]
But why do they look so miserable?
[in Mende]
Who are they, do you think? [the abolitionists kneel to pray] Joseph Cinque:
[in Mende]
Looks like they are going to be sick. Abolitionists:
[singing]
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound... Fala:
[in Mende]
They're entertainers! Abolitionists:
[singing]
... that saved a wretch like me... Joseph Cinque:
[in Mende]
But why do they look so miserable?
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Who are they do you think
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Looks like they're going to be sick
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They're entertainers
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but why do they look so miserable
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Movie Summary
In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally
