Amistad
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Page Public Library - DvdDVD AMISTADChecked OutApril 24, 2024

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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (155 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
667068416220

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General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1997.
"With"
With: Production notes, cast and filmmakers' bios, theatrical trailer, behind the scenes featurette.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Janusz Kaminski ; production designer, Rick Carter ; editors, Michael Kahn, Craig Richards ; music, John Williams.
Participants/Performers
Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Peter Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgard.
Description
The incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. Based on a true story.
Target Audience
Rated: R; for some scenes of strong brutal violence and some related nudity.
System Details
DVD Dolby digital, DTS digital surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
For private home use only.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

McConaughey, M., Freeman, M., Hawthorne, N., Hopkins, A., Hounsou, D., & Spielberg, S. (1999). Amistad (Widescreen ed.). DreamWorks.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Matthew McConaughey et al.. 1999. Amistad. DreamWorks.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Matthew McConaughey et al.. Amistad DreamWorks, 1999.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

McConaughey, Matthew, et al. Amistad Widescreen ed., DreamWorks, 1999.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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