i saw this film at the cinema a while back,i wasn't sure
how it would be portrayed,i just new it had an impressive
cast.
'william wilberforce' was a pioneer in his political struggle
to abolish the 'slave trade' ( shame someone of his integrity is not championing a simalar cause today )
one of 'william's' friends and supporter to the cause was
an ex-slave trader 'john newton' ( who was responsible
for putting the words to an african hymn 'amazig grace'
this is a very well presented film,and i can honestly say
i am looking forward to seeing again when the 'dvd' is
released.
look out for the 'scot's gaurds' performance of 'amazing
grace' on bagpipes at the close of the film,sends a shiver
down your spine.

amazing grace, william wilberforce. hell of a man and an eyeopener. brilliant film, i would emplore people to watch this film and say they were not touched in someway. its brilliant. "You can shout as loud as you want but you cannot drown out the voice of the people."

brilliant.

My wife and I watched this movie in a small theatre and were the only afro carribbeans in the audience. But I digress. This movie showed me that there are some great people out there that the modern world seem to know little or nothing about. I am ashamed to admit that as a british black male William Wilberforce was a name I heard without appreciating the significance thereof. This film has truly opened my eyes to the greatness of the human spirit. for a man to take on the slave trade at a time when it was not only seen as acceptable but as necessary for the economy had to be a man of extra ordinary concience as William Wilberforce was. This film moved me to tears and I will be for ever grateful for his contribution to this world. If want to see an example of what it is to be a great principled person then see this film!!!