Amistad & The Atlantic Slave Trade: An International Fight for Freedom FULL VIDEO| Time With Tempest
Kidnapped, illegally enslaved, and bound for America, 53 Africans rose up against their captors on the Amistad in an attempt to make their way home. Instead, they wound up in a small town in Connecticut fighting for their freedom. When their legal battle reaches the Supreme Court, diplomatic international relations and a crooked President attempt to stop them. But the captives and their story inspire many to action, including a famous former president…
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RECOMMENDED READING (AND WATCHING!):
○ A History of the Amistad Captives by John Warner Barber
A contemporary account of the captives with biographical information on most, along with the most true account of their story.
https://amzn.to/2UnSbXp
○ Amistad: The Story of a Slave Ship by Patricia C. McKissack
A Penguin Young Readers (Level 4) book detailing the story of the Amistad at an appropriate level for children. A highly recommended read for introducing wider historical concepts to young readers.
https://amzn.to/3eZJhJ6
○ Amistad, a film by Steven Spielberg
A fantastic film of the events surrounded United States v. The Amistad. While not 100% historically accurate, it’s very moving and Dijmon Hounsou gives the performance of his life (yet was not nominated for an Oscar…)
https://amzn.to/38FDOpT (Digital Video)
https://amzn.to/35qZeFh (DVD)
○ HBO's John Adams
One of the greatest, most authentic period dramas to ever be made, John Adams spans decades of some of the most important moments in American history. Follow the story of one of history's most intriguing men!
https://amzn.to/2HG0J9p (Digital Video)
https://amzn.to/33n2XSH (DVD)
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