Amistad (1997)

Abu Bakaar Fofanah: Fala

Quotes 

• [a band of abolitionists approach the outer gate of the prison where the Amistad refugees are being held for trial] 

  Fala : [in Mende]  Who are they, do you think?

  [the abolitionists kneel to pray] 

  Joseph Cinque : [in Mende]  Looks like they are going to be sick.

  Abolitionists : [singing]  Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound...

  Fala : [in Mende]  They're entertainers!

  Abolitionists : [singing]  ... that saved a wretch like me...

  Joseph Cinque : [in Mende]  But why do they look so miserable?