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The occurrence of La Amistad was a symbolic and meaningful part of American history, one in which Steven Spielberg tried to capture in his film. La Amistad, said to be one of the turning points of the abolishment of slavery and catalyst of Civil War, was a major event, which brought up the true meaning of morality and justice. The film's accuracy of the factual events that occurred with the crisis of La Amistad can be noted and applauded for, and should help Americans realize that a nation can have it's imperfections, and "dark side". This visual account of the mistreatment of slaves should question the morality and justice, which our nation holds so much pride in.
The movie itself was an accurate and moving embodiment of the terror of slavery and the justice that it produced. However, some parts of the movie and the factual history of La Amistad were different. Primarily, the movie itself did not contribute much of it's thanks and cite the most ardent abolitionist at that time;......

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