Amistad, A Celebration Of The Film By Steven Spielberg
1997·63 pages
Maya Angelou's book offers a vivid exploration of Steven Spielberg’s film "Amistad," detailing the story of a slave-ship mutiny and the subsequent trial that stirred tensions leading to the Civil War. It features a rich collection of photographs, storyboard illustrations, and historical documents, alongside insightful essays by Spielberg, Angelou, and Debbie Allen.
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Maya Angelou's book offers a vivid exploration of Steven Spielberg’s film "Amistad," detailing the story of a slave-ship mutiny and the subsequent trial that stirred tensions leading to the Civil War. It features a rich collection of photographs, storyboard illustrations, and historical documents, alongside insightful essays by Spielberg, Angelou, and Debbie Allen.
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Scores of photographs, storyboard illustrations, and historical documents illuminate the making of the Spielberg film about the slave-ship mutiny and trial that helped ignite the Civil War. Also included are essays by the director, poet Maya Angelou, and actress/choreographer/producer Debbie Allen.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted. Implied sexual coercion in slavery context via historical documents; no explicit scenes.
Violence & gore
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Illustrations and photos from film show mutiny violence, whippings, and slave ship brutality; not pervasive in book
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation
Religious content
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Brief mentions of Christian themes in historical trial context
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central focus on abolitionism, slavery's injustices, and racial equality through historical and film analysis
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Graphic depictions of slavery's cruelties, including whippings, captivity, and systemic suffering in photos and documents. Implied sexual coercion in slavery context via historical documents; no explicit scenes.
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