Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney, Romola Garai, Michael Gambon, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rufus Sewell, Ciaran Hinds and Youssou N'Dour
Director: Michael Apted
Studio Synopsis: Based on the true life story of William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd), a leader of the British abolition movement, Amazing Grace 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 WilberforceÕs minister, John Newton (Albert Finney), a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn "Amazing Grace," urge him to see the cause through.
Rating: PG
Running Time: 117 minutes
Official Web site: http://www.amazinggracemovie.com/
Trailer: http://mybrotherthemovie.com/
Reviews:
Boca News (3 out of 4 stars)
The Miami Herald (3 out of 4 stars)
The Palm Beach Post (C+)
The Sun-Sentinel (2 1/2 out of 4 stars) |
