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It's good to have the British captain confirm to Holabird in testimony that Cinque's account of the captives' treatment was a common occurrence, so the viewer understands that as well. -Whitney H. | It's good to have the British captain confirm to Holabird in testimony that Cinque's account of the captives' treatment was a common occurrence, so the viewer understands that as well. -Whitney H. | ||
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| + | I thought that regarding the initial court proceedings, the movie portrayed the varied interests well. That there were many groups: the abolitionists, the state, Ruis and Mendez, and the two guys from LI helped show how this trial was at times confusing for everyone involved. Also I believe the movie did well to show how the case became a symbol greater than the fate of the Amistad slaves. The abolitionists wanted them to be the first major blow against slavery while MVB wanted the case to fall in his favor to appease southern pressure. -Bryan Mull | ||
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