Movies like Amistad

Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple spans the first half of the 20th century in the life of Celie, an African-American woman in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. Like Amistad, The Color Purple presents a heart-wrenching tale of suffering, endurance and eventual empowerment.

This powerful and emotionally charged film tells the true story of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. If the historical drama of Amistad captivated you, then the raw portrayal of slavery and the quest for freedom in 12 Years a Slave will be a similarly profound experience.

This film recounts the bravery of the first all-black volunteer company, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, during the American Civil War. Glory shares with Amistad a moving depiction of the struggle for African-American dignity and freedom.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, just like Amistad, Lincoln focuses on the political complexities of the United States during the Civil War, particularly Abraham Lincoln's efforts to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to abolish slavery. Fans of Amistad's historical insights and courtroom drama will find Lincoln's deep dive into political maneuvering equally riveting.

Chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965 when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. While Selma is set nearly a century after the events of Amistad, it portrays the ongoing struggle for civil rights and the impact of historical legacies.

This biographical film tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history, themes that resonate with the fight for justice portrayed in Amistad.