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.
Fantastic film. I enjoyed every minute.
While doing the family geneology have found out William Wilberforce is my 5th Great Uncle, now that was a great surprise
Amazing Grace is all ways favorite, and Romola is on my favorites list also, mainly because God fearing ways always stand out from the crowd.
"Amazing" indeed!! The story is presented perfectly with restrained passion instead of lurid violence. Moving, inspiring, life-changing.