Replica slave ship in Africa on symbolic voyage

If you have seen the movie "Amistad" you will appreciate this story.

The voyage of the Amistad was probably the precursor to the American Civil War. Being an Aussie, my opinion is probably wrong.

Great movie, great story of this replica voyage. Bazza

Link. Scroll down for the story.

http://africa.reuters.com/wire/news/usnL09378795.html

 

Hey Bazza

Haven't seen the movie "Amistad", so will keep an eye out as it's the type I enjoy plus given its historical flavour.

I also believe you're spot on the facts too...there was an Englishman around PM Pitt's time (whose name escapes me), who became involved with the change of English laws on slavery around that same period.

 

Hi, LS. I see you are still up early, or staying up very late each morning.

Amistad is a great movie, IMO. I own most movies, and am interested in anything, that relates to Sierra Leone. As I have said elsewhere, I was working in SL during the 1992-2002 ('92-'94 for me) civil war that is covered in the movie Blood Diamonds (starring Leonardo Di Caprio). Also interested in the American Civil war times. My ex has a family tree that goes back to Rutherford. B. Hayes (USA President). Hayes has become a middle of first name in various branches of the family tree. Guess that explains my interest in the US Civil War. Bazza

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Link to the "Amistad's" visit to SL, for your info.
Crowds flock to S Leone slave ship.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7139293.stm

Bazza

 

Thanks for that Baz...sweet of you...now I'm going nutty (more than usual:foolishLOL), trying to think of the name of that Englishman who worked with Pitt towards abolishing slavery...I remember mention of the S Leone slave ship that spurred him on. Gotta see that movie now!

 

Put your mind at rest, LS.

Check out http://tinyurl.com/2tag8c
and it includes reference to "1833 Abolition of Slavery Act".

Google to the rescue again. Bazza

 

Wilberforce!!! That's the guy! Thanks again Baz...I was too tired and too lazy to research it. Ahhhh! that's better...mind at rest:zzz

 

You're welcome, LS. :major Bazza

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Another one you'd probably enjoy is "The Last King of Scotland". The story is about Idi Amin, Ugandan dictator. Forest Whitaker won the Oscar for his portrayal of Idi Amin. Bazza

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Actually saw that...thought it was excellent too!

We seem to have similar tastes here

 

Check out http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109920/ on British "rule" in Africa.
Unfortunately I don't think it is out on DVD. You will have a view a VHS copy. Brilliant movie, brilliant cast. Bazza

 

Hi folks this is also a subject I am very interested in could you recommend any other good links relating to this


Merry Christmas,Happy Kwanzaa,Happy Hanukkah

 

Hi semtexsy, I'll be relying on Bazza's info...imo, he's noted some good stuff there.

And best of the Season to you too!

<Thanks again Baz:wave>

Cheers

LS

 

ya it's great unfortunately i have seen them all

need new info to assimilate
thanx tho

 

A quick look through my DVD collection reveals a few more. Oldies but goodies, which you have probably seen.

Zulu starring Jack Hawkins and Michael Caine.

Hotel Rwanda starring Nick Nolte

The Man who would be King starring Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Christopher Plummer. (you may have missed this one).

Search for details at www.imdb.com for further info, plot, reviews, etc., on these 3. Bazza

 

You know other than Hotel Rwanda i haven't see those flics in a long time i think those are on the menu for this holiday season
As a Canadian i do know alot about the role Nick Nolte played in it if you want some good reading "Shake Hands With The Devil" by
Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire O.C., C.M.M., M.S.C., C.D., LL.D. (Retired)

And if i can think of any I'll post the titles for you as well

Thanx Bazza :wave

Those who cannot learn from the past are doomed to repeat it"-George Santayana