ID #:
76
Film Type:
DVD
Release Date:
2007
Color or BW:
Color and B&W
Description:
From the makers of Ray and acclaimed directory Michael Apted, comes the inspiring story of how one man's passion and perserverance changed the world. Based on the true story of william Wilberforce (load Gruffudd). Amazing Grace follows his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition from members of Parliament but his minister, John Newton (albert Finney), a reformed slave ship captain whop penned the beloved hymn "Amazing Grace," urges him to see the cause through.
Keywords:
18th century, Abolitionist, end of slave trade in British empire, evangelical christian, rallied for animal rights and against trade unions.