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Amistad, a historical drama film released in 1997, features the notable performance of actor Anna Paquin. The movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, recounts the true story of a group of Mende captives who revolt against their captors aboard a slave ship and their subsequent legal battle for freedom. Paquin portrays Queen Isabella II of Spain, whose pivotal role in the film influences the outcome of the captivating historical narrative.