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Amazing Grace (DVD, 2007)
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- Buy it nowAMAZING GRACE DVD NEW SEALED WILLIAM WILBERFORCE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY #PB
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Michael Apted, whose claim to fame until now has been the respected 7 UP documentary series, directs this lavish costume drama whose heart is as big as its budget. Though a marked departure, AptedÆs idealistic interests are well served by the story, which is based on the true tale of the 18th-century British politician William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd, who played Horatio Hornblower in the HORNBLOWER series). Though as a young man Wilberforce is torn between politics and the church, he is inspired to action by John Newton (Albert Finney), a penitent monk who is haunted by his past as a slave-ship captain. Wilberforce makes it his mission to end slavery in the British Empire, and, aided by a small band of radical thinkers and unlikely supporters, he annually presents a bill for abolition to Parliament. When the war with France generates a patriotism in the people that makes opposition to slavery seem seditious, Wilberforce becomes disillusioned, and he retires to his cousinÆs (Nicholas Farrell) house, physically ill and emotionally destroyed by his perceived failure. When he meets the beautiful and righteous Barbara Spooner (Romola Garai, AS YOU LIKE IT), however, he gains new determination to pursue his dream of abolition. The talented cast includes Michael Gambon as Lord Fox, an old gent who turns out to be more lucid than anyone would have guessed, as well as Senegalese musician Youssou NÆDour as Oloudaqh Equiano, a regal former slave turned activist. Terrence Malick (BADLANDS), who produced the film, leaves his mark in the stunning visuals.Product Identifiers
ProducerPatricia Heaton, Ken Wales, Terrence Malick
EAN5060116722062
eBay Product ID (ePID)59544260
Product Key Features
ActorRufus Sewell, Albert Finney, Jeremy Swift, Toby Jones, Romola Garai, Ciaran Hinds, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Hunt, Michael Gambon, Ioan Gruffudd
Film/TV TitleAmazing Grace
DirectorMichael Apted
LanguageEnglish
Run Time112 Mins
Release Year2007
FormatDVD
FeaturesCommentary by director Michael Apted and actor Ioan Gruffudd\Chris Tomlin music video\Amazing Grace: How Sweet the Sound\Trailer
GenreDrama, Period
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
ComposerDavid Arnold
ReviewsSight And Sound - AMAZING GRACE ostensibly represents Michael Apted's re-engagement with serious dramatic film-making....Solid period drama, New York Times - It has been confidently directed by Michael Apted, who invest Wilberforce's fight with a strong sense of conviction, Sunday Express - An energetic, uplifting and modern account of world-changing events, Sight & Sound - AMAZING GRACE ostensibly represents Michael Apted's re-engagement with serious dramatic film-making... Solid period drama, The Times - Terrific
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleAmazing Grace
Consumer AdviceContains references to the mistreatment of slaves and mild language
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- 05 Mar, 2023
Amazing Grace is Amazing!
Very powerful movie and story of the life of Wilberforce, including John Newton. Especially relevant as 2023 is the 250th Anniversary of the Hymn "Amazing Grace". Highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Nov, 2018
Great film
My son loved this film. He is studying slavery in history and this was great to give him a better understanding of the subject. It was not the sort of film that he would usually watch but he thoroughly enjoyed it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Jul, 2018
Boring twaddle.
The most exciting thing about this film was dropping the remote control whilst seeking the fast forward button. Save your money or buy some crisps instead, they will entertain you far better.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Mar, 2023
Great
Really enjoyable movieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Jan, 2025
Good quality product...excellent introdu...
Good quality product...excellent introduction to the life of Wilberforce and his circle..the Clapham Sect.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Mar, 2024
Thoroughly recommended
First class movieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Apr, 2018
Good film about a sensitive topic
Very good acting depicts the time/era well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Jun, 2018
Inspirational and down to earth
Love this film. So inspirational. I like the way it refrains from exaggerating or glamorising the struggle to abolish slavery. One to watch every couple of years.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 31 May, 2022
Inaccurate and boring
I was hoping this would be accurate in sone way or another … long and tedious and neither entertainment nor educationalVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Nov, 2018
Title comes from the famous John Newton hymn - "Amazing Grace"
Excellent real life story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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