Amistad, A Celebration Of The Film By Steven Spielberg
1997·63 pages
This non-fiction book explores the production of Steven Spielberg's film 'Amistad' through behind-the-scenes photos, storyboards, historical documents, and essays by Spielberg, Maya...
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This non-fiction book explores the production of Steven Spielberg's film 'Amistad' through behind-the-scenes photos, storyboards, historical documents, and essays by Spielberg, Maya...
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Scores of photographs, storyboard illustrations, and historical documents illuminate the making of the Spielberg film about the slave-ship mutiny and trial that helped ignite the Civil War.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
Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted
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
Witchcraft / occult
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No witchcraft or occult elements
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
Sexual assault
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Implied coercion in slavery context via historical documents; no explicit scenes
Abuse & suffering
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Graphic depictions of slavery's cruelties, including whippings, captivity, and systemic suffering in photos and documents
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