Middle Passage: nowhere in the annals of history is there such a traumatized experience like the one, which the Africans had to undergo through the middle way passage through the Atlantic sea. The middle passage was a triangular trade system. It embarked from the European ports, went to Africa, gathered slaves then went to new world to deliver the human cargo and then returned to the port of origin. Since it followed a triangular route, it was also called the slave triangle. La Amistad was one of the memorable mutinies led by African slave leader Cinque.
Sources proving the actual case: There were abundant sources in the movie, which proved the actual cause. The scenes in the movie were totally believable. But however, it hurts to think about undergoing such horrible conditions. It is hard to believe the truth that this movie really happened sometime in the past. This movie is very emotional and touches the heart of people who see it.
More about Amistad: Baldwin and his supporter (a black), Joadson, work together to represent these slaves on the Amistad who were recaptured. Language problem is encountered at the beginning. However, with the help of a local officer who speaks both Mende and English helps them to communicate. Through the translator, Cinque tells Baldwin and Joadson about the terrors of the slave fortress off the coast of Portugal and the trading going on in Cuba. After the slaves are tried free at a district court, they must however go to the Supreme Court where John Quincy Adams represents them. Through his brilliant public speaking, he convinces the Supreme Court to free the slaves, as all individuals are free in the Declaration of Independence. The slaves go free, and choose to go back to Africa, but Cinque finds that his family has been sold into slavery and his town destroyed.
“Gives us Free” was the only English phrase they knew. This became their slogan.
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The Middle Passage L’Amistad
Conclusion: from the above review it seems clear that this movie is not a story but a real happening and hence should be believed.
By,
Preethi Kumar,
Grade9.