Amistad (1997)

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.

The movie Amistad, released in 1997, features 12 songs from artists like Quartetto Aira. What is your favorite song from Amistad?

Songs from Amistad

Amazing Grace

Hail to the Chief (1810)

Andante From Quartet No. 2 In B Flat Major

Quartetto Aira

Andantino From Quartet No. 3 In G Major

Quartetto Aira

I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

Columbia, The Gem Of The Ocean (1843)

Dry Your Tears, Afrika

Timuyandya

The Ladder Is Broken

Ya Weh

Let's Stand Together

Today We Face The Wall