When Does "Amistad" (1997) Take Place?
"Amistad" is a historical fiction film written by David Franzoni and released December 10th, 1997.
It takes place in the years:
We know this because it chronicles the famous legal case United States v. The Amistad between a group of African men taken as slaves who, led by Sengbe Pieh a.k.a. Joseph Cinqué, successfully revolted, took control of a slave ship, and demanded to be returned home to Africa.
1839 AD - 1841 AD
We know this because it chronicles the famous legal case United States v. The Amistad between a group of African men taken as slaves who, led by Sengbe Pieh a.k.a. Joseph Cinqué, successfully revolted, took control of a slave ship, and demanded to be returned home to Africa.
The case began in September, 1839 AD and resolved in January, 1840 AD. However, the case was appealed to the United States Supreme Court and moved there in February through March, 1841 AD.
Additionally, the film's prologue depicts the actual violent overthrow of the ship La Amistad in June or July of 1839 AD. They were apprehended by New York state boats in August.
Finally, there's a short epilogue taking place in 1842 AD.
