Amazing Grace

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Amazing Grace

Director:
Michael Apted
PG, 117 Minutes
 

At A Glance

Film Synopsis

From the makers of Ray, Amazing Grace tells the inspiring story of William Wilberforce and his passion and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th century.

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Michael Apted (helmer of the long-running Seven Up documentaryries) brings history to life in this rousing true-life story about 18th-century British abolitionist William Wilberforce. Wait, who? Well, exactly! And who knew “Amazing Grace” was written by a repentant slaveholder, played here by the magnificent Albert Finney?

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Details

Runtime:
117 min.

Genres:
Drama
Biography

Country:
UNITED STATES

Language:
English/American

Color:
Color

Certification:
PG

Tagline

Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget.

 

Plot Summary

From the makers of Ray, AMAZING GRACE tells the inspiring story of William Wilberforce and his passion and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th century.

 
Several friends, including Wilberforce's minister, a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn Amazing Grace, urge him to see the cause through.
 
FEATURES:

Widescreen Feature 
Audio Commentary - Michael Apted and Ioan Gruffudd 
How Sweet the Sound: The Making of Amazing Grace 
Freedom Center 
Music Video - Chris Tomlin

 

 

 

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