Amistad, the movie

The movie Amistad presents a powerful representation of the Americanized institution of slavery, and at the same time, it exposes a great number of faults that have plagued this great nation. Before briefly exploring those issues, I wish to say that I believe that America truly is the greatest nation ever established. Pointing out flaws and weaknesses are not intended break America down, but to build it up.

            First off, the hypocrisy that was evidenced through the enslavement of one people by another, especially when the latter seeks to spread freedom to its people and even the world, showed how blind people can be, and how detrimental wicked traditions can be. John C. Calhoun, during the dinner scene, and also from other sources where he has been quoted, was a prime example of the blindness that a person or people can willfully adopt in order to do what they believe benefits them.

            Also, the weakness of the president and the challenges that he presented to the Amistad case showed how connected the various branches of government are. This is problematic as the purpose of this separation of powers is to avoid corruption and abuse. Luckily, the time was right and John Quincy Adams joined up for the cause of the Amistad.

            I loved this movie and was every inspired by it.