Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace, from acclaimed director, Michael Apted, tells the inspiring story of how one man’s passion and perseverance changed the world. Based on the true-life story of William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd), a leader of the British abolition movement, the film chronicles his epic struggle to pass a law to end the slave trade in the late 18th century.

Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition from members of Parliament who feel the slave trade is tied to the stability of the British Empire. Several friends, including Wilberforce’s minister, John Newton (Albert Finney), a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn Amazing Grace, urge him to see the cause through.

 

Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hr 51 minutes
Distributors: Samuel Goldwyn Films and Roadside Attractions
Release Date: 2/23/2007

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Credits

Director: Michael Apted

Producers: Edward R. Pressman, Terrence Malick, Patricia Heaton, David Hunt, Ken Wales

Executive Producer: Jeanney Kim

Writer: Steven Knight

William Wilberforce Ioan Gruffudd

Romola Garai Barbara Spooner

Ciaran Hinds Lord Tarleton

Rufus Sewell Thomas Clarkson

Youssou N’Dour Olaudah Equiano

Michael Gambon Lord Charles Fox

Albert Finney John Newton

Reviews

"4 stars"
- The New York Observer
"A Must-See."
- O Magazine
"A Sweeping Epic!"
- Jeffrey Lyons NBC Reel Talk
2008 Christopher Award Best Feature Film
2008 Camie Award Best Feature Film for an Adult Audience
2007 Dove Foundation Best Drama
2007 Dove Foundation Seal of Approval for Family Films
2007 Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award
2008 MovieGuide Award Epiphany Award for Most Inspiring Movie
2008 Beliefnet Award Best Spiritual Film
2008 Wilber Award
2007 Humanitas Award Nomination
2007 London Critics Circle Award Nomination British Breakthrough Acting (Benedict Cumberbatch)
2008 Movieguide Award Grand Jury Prize
Best Film For an Adult Audience

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