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DVD Release Date: November 13, 2007
Tagline: "Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget."
Length: 117 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language
About the Movie Amazing Grace on DVD:
This British biopic is about William Wilberforce (1759-1833), a historical figure who deserves to be more widely known. Michael Apted directed the film, and Ioan Gruffudd plays Wilberforce. The movie opens in 1797 when Wilberforce, a member of Parliament, is ill and in despair over his inability to get slavery abolished in the British Empire. The film then follows him as he recovers and overcomes obstacles to get laws passed that don't end slavery, but do outlaw slave trading. Albert Finney plays John Newton, the former slave ship master who wrote the title song.
Amazing Grace DVD - Selected Special Features:
- Widescreen
