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(based on 3 ratings)
Model Number: FOX D2244493D
Brand: Bristol Bay Productions
Online Retailer ID: 024543444930
Located in: DVD, Historical Film, Political Drama
One mans role in the long battle to outlaw slavery in the United Kingdom sets the stage for this historical drama from director Michael Apted. In 1784, 21-year-old William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd) was elected to the British House of Commons, and soon established himself as a politician with a conscience. Several years later, his close friend William Pitt (Benedict Cumberbatch) became prime minister, and together they made a bold plan to introduce a bill banning slavery before the English legislature. Wilberforce was aided by anti-slavery activists Olaudah Equiano (Youssou NDour) and Thomas Clarkson (Rufus Sewell); however, pro-slavery hard-liners Lord Tarleton (Ciar�n Hinds) and the Duke of Clarence (Toby Jones) spearheaded a hard-fought opposition to the legislation, and despite Wilberforces best efforts, his bill went down in defeat. In 1797, Wilberforce left politics due to poor health and a battered spirit; staying at the country home of his friends Henry and Marianne Thornton (Nicholas Farrell and Sylvestra Le Touzel), he became acquainted with Barbara Spooner (Romola Garai), a beautiful woman with progressive views. Spooner became deeply infatuated with Wilberforce, and she encouraged him not to give up on his noble goals; with her help, Wilberforce launched a second campaign to persuade Englands lawmakers to end the slave trade. Amazing Grace made its North American premiere as the closing-night gala attraction at the ~2006 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Original (3), Informative (3), Great cinematography (3)
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GREAT MOVIE
By Will BeVerified Reviewer from Louisville, KY on 12/30/2007
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Great Cinematography, High Production Value, Informative, Original
Best Uses:
At Home, Perfect Gift
Describe Yourself:
Casual Viewer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought the movie for my dad for christmas and he's already watched it twice. He LOVES the movie and said he'd recommend it to anyone.

 
"We were speechless"
By Linda loves life from Pasadena, California on 12/19/2007
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Great Cinematography, High Production Value, Informative, Original
Best Uses:
At Home, Perfect Gift
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A sweeping epic that you'll want to watch again and again! It's the best film we've seen in years. It will touch your heart and inspire YOU to make a difference. The producers were historically factual.

 
Amazing Grace is an Amazing Movie
By pamalatr from little rock, ar on 11/25/2007
Pros:
Costumes, Great Cinematography, Informative, Original, Scenery
Best Uses:
At Home, History buffs, Lovers of true stories, Music buffs, Perfect Gift
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Casual Viewer, Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This movie made me want to watch it again and again. Then I had to do my own research on the characters/true persons depicted.

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