Join the conversation
Log in or create an account to leave a comment
Log In
Theodore Joadson:
The ship is Amistad. It's too small to be a trans-Atlantic slaver. Tappan:
So, they're plantation slaves then. West Indians? Theodore Joadson:
Not necessarily. At least, they certainly don't look it. From the glimpse I caught of them on their way to jail. They have these - scars. Tappan:
Scars?
The ship is Amistad. It's too small to be a trans-Atlantic slaver. Tappan:
So, they're plantation slaves then. West Indians? Theodore Joadson:
Not necessarily. At least, they certainly don't look it. From the glimpse I caught of them on their way to jail. They have these - scars. Tappan:
Scars?
Full Transcript
00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:03.169
The ship is the Amistad
00:00:04.629 --> 00:00:07.882
It's too small to be a transatlantic slaver
00:00:07.966 --> 00:00:11.998
So they're plantation slaves then West Indians
00:00:11.135 --> 00:00:16.999
Not necessarily At least they certainly don't look it
00:00:16.014 --> 00:00:19.477
Not from the glimpse I caught of them on their way to jail
00:00:20.562 --> 00:00:22.438
They have these scars
00:00:23.565 --> 00:00:24.899
Scars Yeah
Want This Clip in HD?
Upgrade for HD/4K downloads and unlimited access. Upgrade now →
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
Actors
Theodore Joadson
Tappan
