Amazing grace [videorecording] Bristol Bay Productions presents in association with Ingenious Film Partners a Sunflower production ; produced by Patricia Heaton, David Hunt, Terrence Malick, Edward R. Pressman, Ken Wales ; written by Steven Knight ; directed by Michael Apted.
Publisher:
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Copyright Date:
2007
Description:
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85: 1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Heartland Film Festival, 2007: Truly Moving Sound Award - Truly Moving Picture. MPAA rating: PG; for thematic material involving slavery and some mild language. Special features: Audio commentary with Michael Apted and Ioan Gruffudd; "How sweet the sound: the making of Amazing grace" featurette; Freedom center; music video by Chris Tomlin. Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Ciaran Hinds, Rufus Sewell, Youssou N'Dour, Michael Gambon, Albert Finney.
Summary:
Based on the life of William Wilberforce, his passion, and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th and the people, including his minister, who pushed him to pursue it to the end.
Locations:
XBPE737 -- Lied Public Library - Clarinda (Clarinda)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.