Amazing Grace is a heart warming movie that talks about how God can use a man who is " in" the world to carry out His work. William Wilberforce is a very popular MP, and has a promising career ahead of him. At one point of his life, he is at a cross road , where he is prepared to let go of his career in politics to pursue theology. However, his friends, including the then Prime Minister of England, William Pitt, persuaded his to stay on his course and to fight against slavery. He did, for more than 10 years, introducing the Bill in Parliament, much to the dismay of his fellow MP members. It was such a tough battle that Wilberforce himself became ill, and his friendship with Pitt eventually stained. He then went back with his friend, and met a lady by the name of Barbara. Somehow they discovered their passion for the liberation of the oppressed and slaves, and she managed to persuade him to return to politics. And of course, they got married. =)
It took William Wilberforce more than 15 years to see his dream come true, and England eventually abolished the slave trade FOREVER. I was so close to crying when I watched the ending. It is all about God's amazing grace that transformed man, and the whole universe. =) Highly recommended.
William Wilberforce was such a witty MP that I laughed when he made such ridiculous remarks about his opponent. He will make a good lawyer in 21st century.
John Newton, the man that wrote the beautiful hymn, Amazing Grace. He was Wilberforce's mentor and ally.
William' The Younger" Pitt, the then Prime Minister of England and best friend of Wilberforce.
And of course, Barbara Spooner who eventually became William Wilberforce's wife. She is played by Romola Galai, who acted as Emma. One of my favourite actress. =)
Amazing Grace, How sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me,
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind but now I see.
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