Description
From the makers of Ray and acclaimed director Michael Apted, comes the inspiring story of how one man’s passion and perseverance changed the world. Based on the true story of William Wilberf-rce (Ioan Gruffudd), Amazing Grace follows his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberf-rce meets intense opposition from members of Parliament but his minister, John Newton (Albert Finney), a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn “Amazing Grace”, urges him to see the cause through.