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Updated: 2/8/2010 4:30pm PST Description: Every song has its story. Every generation has its hero. Amazing Grace, based on the life of antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce, is directed by Michael Apted (The World is Not Enough, Coal Miner's Daughter) from an original screenplay written by Academy Award® nominee Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things). Get this film in the William Wilberforce Collection and save!
Ioan Gruffudd plays Wilberforce, who, as a Member of Parliament, navigated the world of 18th Century backroom politics to end the slave trade in the British Empire. Albert Finney plays John Newton, a confidante of Wilberforce who inspires him to pursue a life of service to humanity. Benedict Cumberbatch is William Pitt the Younger, England's youngest ever Prime Minister at the age of 24, who encourages his friend Wilberforce to take up the fight to outlaw slavery and supports him in his struggles in Parliament.
Elected to the House of Commons at the age of 21, and on his way to a successful political career, Wilberforce, over the course of two decades, took on the English establishment and persuaded those in power to end the inhumane trade of slavery.
Romola Garai plays Barbara Spooner, a beautiful and headstrong young woman who shares Wilberforce's passion for reform, and who becomes his wife after a whirlwind courtship. Youssou N'Dour is Olaudah Equiano. Born in Africa and sent as a slave to the Colonies, Equiano bought his freedom and made his home in London, where he wrote a best-selling account of his life and became a leading figure in the fight to end the slavery of his fellow countrymen. Special Features: - Audio commentary with Director Michael Apted and Ioan Gruffudd
- How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace - this half-hour documentary provides an in-depth look at the making of the film and the story’s relevance to today
- Finding Freedom featurette - A tour of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center providing factual information about modern-day slavery practices.
- Interactive Discussion Tools and Study Guides - The discussion guides provide thought-provoking questions that can be printed out for use in classrooms or bible study groups.
- Music video of Grammy Nominee Chris Tomlin’s version of “Amazing Grace.”
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- Joyce Gandee Details: | Format: | DVD Region 1 What's a Region Code? | | Closed Captions: | Yes | | Languages: | English | | Product Release Date: | Tuesday, November 13, 2007 | | Length/Run Time: | 111 minutes | | Produced By: | Patricia Heaton, David Hunt, Terrence Malick, Edward R. Pressman, Ken Wales | | Directed By: | Michael Apted | | MPAA Rating: | PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language | | UPC/ISBN Number: | 024543444930 | | Public Performance Rights: | Walden Media | | Theatrical Release Date: | Friday, February 23, 2007 |  | CUSTOMERS ALSO PURCHASED... |  | |  Latest Reviews for Amazing Grace - DVD
(View all 14 reviews)   Amazing Grace - DVD – David Benoit, 02/08/2010This is an amazing movie and a great piece of history that is little known. The thing I don't like about the movie is what is not included in this movie, that is the whole testimony of the life of Wilberforce. His testimony for Christ is amazing and it was very little spoken of in the movie. If you do happen to watch this, watch as a family and then do a history study on William Wilberforce. Even a quick search on the web will reveal some amazing insights into a man that loved God. Amazing Grace - DVD – Melva Whitlock, 08/03/2009Very well done and the actors were superb. So refreshing to see a bit of history preserved. Amazing Grace - DVD – Margaret Parton, 05/27/2009Completely inspiring!!! Confirmation that one person can make a difference with faith and persistance!!  Amazing Grace - DVD – Tonya Hedgeman, 05/15/2009Great movie. Opened my eyes to historic events that I was not aware transpired. Amazing Grace - DVD – Wanda Hall, 01/12/2009A great movie but you really need to watch it twice to catch everything. We loved it! Amazing Grace - DVD – Cristie Cerniglia, 12/29/2008We loved this movie and were able to watch it with our 9 year old daughter. We are studying about this time period and it was great for her to be able to "see" the time period in action. Great story, wonderful illustration about faith in Christ put to action, moving in your gifts and talents, and standing up for what is right even when it is unpopular! Highly recommend this movie!  Amazing Grace - DVD – Patricia Hill, 12/23/2008I really did not care for this movie. It never kept my attention,a nd in fact I fell the sleep pretty much of the entire movie. My rating a 2 star. Amazing Grace - DVD – patty hager, 06/30/2008I will be honest I thought the movie would be more about Amazing Grace and the story of the man who wrote the song. Instead it was about grace involving the gentleman who worked against the odds to stop slavery in England. All in all the story was good but not exactly what I had imagined it would be like. I do enjoy historical movies and so felt it was still good. PH Amazing Grace - DVD – David Sampson, 06/05/2008I enjoyed this movie.
I felt that it moved along at a decent pace and held my attention.
It's always great to hear the stories of pilgrims in the past and how The Faith has helped to shape the world. Amazing Grace - DVD – Lois Tracy, 02/07/2008We really enjoyed this and learned much about a period of time that slipped through our History lessons, or I slept through.
It also made me think about Modern day slavery and who is making our consumer goods. Displaying 1 to 10 (of 14 reviews) ( View all 14 reviews) |
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