Amazing Grace

[jamesicus]

For Beverly and me it was a truly great movie. William Wilberforce has always been one of my great heroes. In my opinion this movie is a magnificent tribute to his indomitable spirit and humanity.

What a marvelous movie in every respect -- I haven't witnessed audience applause at the conclusion of a film in a long time.

Of course with such consummate actors as Ioan Gruffudd , Albert Finney, Michael Gambon and Benedict Cumberbatch, et al in leading roles the presentation was superb.

Stay for the final credits -- the bagpipe rendition of Amazing Grace is heart rending.

Visit the official movie site: http://www.amazinggracemovie.com/

James

[WillowTheWhisp]

I haven't seen this yet but certainly want to. Not sure when it's out over here.

[janet]

It looks a great film, I will be watching it when it's out over here.
I bought the box set of Roots a couple of weeks ago. It's nearly 30 years since I watched it on tv, but it brought it all back watching it this time round.

[US Angel]

Have to check out the rental place on post when it comes out on DVD. Movies depend on who ever is ordering for the theatre

[jamesicus]

A very good concise biography of William Wilberforce is at:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/histori..._william.shtml

James

[Ianto.W.]

A most moving trailer jamesicus, in one of the pieces set in parliament one members statement did strike hard "We have no evidence that the Africans themseves have any objection to the trade" how stupid that sounds now, a must see film for me.

[jamesicus]

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I haven't seen this yet but certainly want to. Not sure when it's out over here.

I found out that it is in limited release right now, Willow, but it is scheduled for universal general release shortly.

James

[jamesicus]

Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

A most moving trailer jamesicus ..........

Yes, Ian, the trailer itself is a powerful presentation.

James

[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

A most moving trailer jamesicus, in one of the pieces set in parliament one members statement did strike hard "We have no evidence that the Africans themseves have any objection to the trade" how stupid that sounds now.

It's different if you put it in context though - remember that the slavery originated in Africa where one tribe would enslave those they captured from another so you can see where he was coming from with that statement however ludicrous it sounds to us now.

Hopefully the film will inspire people to do something about the slavery which exists today.

[Ianto.W.]

, WillowTheWhisp, Hopefully the film will inspire people to do something about the slavery which exists today.

True willow and pretty close to home, but where are the people like Wilberforce and co, certainly not in parliament today.