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Ghosts of Amistad: In the Footsteps of the Rebels

Tony Buba's documentary "Ghosts of Amistad" explores the origins of the Amistad Rebellion in Sierra Leone, tracing the roots of a pivotal moment in the fight against slavery and for freedom in the 19th century.

Tony Buba's documentary, Ghosts of Amistad, explores the history of the Amistad Rebellion through a journey to Sierra Leone in 2013. The film visits the home villages of the rebels who captured the slave schooner, interviews local elders, and searches for the ruins of Lomboko, the slave trading factory where their journey began.

Info about Ghosts of Amistad: In the Footsteps of the Rebels

Studio(s): Braddock Films

Originally Released: United States, Nov 15, 2014

Production Countries: Sierra Leone, United States

Genres:Documentary