The power of human introspection

Zechariah 2022-01-02 08:01:39

In conjunction with Linda’s "I also have a dream", you can learn more about the historical background of the film, the opposite attitudes towards slavery from the north and the south, and a deeper understanding of the power of human introspection and the importance of Christianity to Americans. Just as the "Declaration of Independence" said: "All human beings are created equal, and the Creator has given them a number of inalienable rights, including the right to life, the right to freedom, and the right to pursue happiness." Under the leadership of this spirit of freedom and equality, the North’s temporary compromise with the South’s slavery is destined to cast a shadow over the Declaration of Independence. The anti-slaver’s challenge to justice is a contest between humanity and inhumanity, and even more so. Field self-revolution. There is a very good scene in the film. When former President John Adams, as an ordinary lawyer, stood in the Supreme Court to defend the blacks of the Amistad, he stayed at one of the founders of the United States-that is, his father-John Adams. In front of the statue, at this moment, generations of people's pursuit of abolition of slavery, equality and freedom is condensed on the former president, showing the glory of human nature. But as for the film as a whole, the narrative is mediocre, the emotional expression of the characters is blunt, and the ending of the Southern and Northern Army's war scenes looks very trivial, so one star is reduced for this.

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Extended Reading
  • Desiree 2022-01-02 08:01:39

    Americans are always happy to dig out their personal history, especially for Africa and Latin America, which has continued its inexhaustible resource treasures. This characteristic has also been derived in film and television works. I admit that Hopkins's last performance is awesome. But when I think of the primitive accumulation of criminal capital under the glamour of these democratic and free countries, I really don’t like it.

  • Teagan 2022-03-26 09:01:07

    Legal system, freedom, equality, resistance [The sly uncle Matthew McConaughey in Lincoln's lawyer was so handsome when he was young~ And he is a lawyer full of justice... Although it is also to fill his stomach]

Amistad quotes

  • Tappan: This news - well of course it's bad news - but the truth is they may be more valuable to our struggle in death than in life. Martyrdom, Mr. Joadson. From the dawn of Christianity we have seen no stronger power for change. You know it's true.

    Theodore Joadson: What is true, Mr. Tappan - and believe me when I tell you that I have seen this - is that there are some men whose hatred of slavery is stronger than any, except for the slave himself.

    Tappan: If you wish to inspire such hatred in a man, Mr. Joadson, speak to him in that fashion and it may come true.

  • Hammond: I wonder, is there anything as pathetic as an ex-president?

    Martin Van Buren: [just then walking through]

    Hammond: [jumps to his feet] I, I was talking about John...