Amazing Grace

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Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

The story that changed the song the world still sings — free discussion kits to help you share it with your community.

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Amazing Grace

Movie • Drama • History

2007 • 1h 56m • PG

This biographical drama tells the true story of William Wilberforce, a British politician who spent 20 years campaigning to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire. The film also features John Newton, the former slave ship captain who wrote the famous hymn after his conversion to Christianity.

Directed by

Michael Apted

Written by

Steven Knight

Starring

Ioan GruffuddIoan Gruffudd
Albert FinneyAlbert Finney
Nicholas FarrellNicholas Farrell
Benedict CumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatch
Michael GambonMichael Gambon
Ciarán HindsCiarán Hinds
Romola GaraiRomola Garai
Rufus SewellRufus Sewell
Youssou N'DourYoussou N'Dour

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