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.
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
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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