In this analysis of Molefi Kete Asante, his book entitled “Kemet, Afrocentricity and Knowledge”, is compared with the movie “Amistad” .Similarities between the two movies are discussed and some discrepancies between the two only slightly arise. History and its relation to racism are discussed and compared. Asante stands as a pillar against racism and “Amistad” is shown as a related example even in the mainstream of Hollywood.