Amistad (1997) — Screenplay
In 1839, a freed Mende captive battles the U.S. legal system to prove he and his shipmates are free people, not slaves.
- Written by
- David Franzoni
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, History
- Length
- 138 pages
David Franzoni's Amistad is a masterclass in courtroom drama, where the legal proceedings become a microcosm of a nation's moral divide. The script's taut structure and precise dialogue turn historical arguments into gripping, human conflict, making it an excellent study in how to build tension through debate and character conviction.
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