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Tarea 4-Amistad (1997)

Negative Critique: Charles Taylor- Salon.com

Positive Critique: James Berardinelli- Reel Views

Based on a true story, about a group of enslaved Africans aboard the slaveship La Amistad who overtake the ship and attempt to return to their homeland. When the ship is seized, the captives are brought to the United States where a courtroom battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation while confronting the very foundation of the American justice system. Charles Taylor´s view of this film is agreeable in some areas but questionable in others. He states that Amistad is prestige fim-making bereft of inspiration, that the film is melodramatic and not tragic, and that it is a little
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