Amazing Grace

(2006)

★ 6.9 IMDb · 331 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 2006

Runtime: 117 мин

Country: United States of America, United Kingdom

Director: Майкл Эптед

Cast: Йоан Гриффит, Ромола Гарай, Бенедикт Камбербэтч, Альберт Финни, Майкл Гэмбон, Руфус Сьюэлл, Youssou N'Dour, Киаран Хайндс, Тоби Джонс, Николас Фэррел

Plot

The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.

In 1797, William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd), the great crusader for the British abolition of slavery, is taking a vacation for his health even while he is sicker at heart for his frustrated cause. However, meeting the charming Barbara Spooner (Romola Garai), Wilberforce finds a soulmate to share the story of his struggle. With few allies such as his mentor, John Newton (Albert Finney), a slave ship Captain turned repentant Priest who penned the hymn, "Amazing Grace", future Prime Minister William Pitt (Benedict Cumberbatch), and Olaudah Equiano (Youssou N'Dour), the erudite former slave turned author, Wilberforce fruitlessly fights public indifference and moneyed opposition determined to keep their exploitation safe. Nevertheless, Wilberforce finds the inspiration in newfound love to rejuvenate the fight with new ideas that would lead to a great victory for social justice.