The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.
It is to be hoped that Amazing Grace is not the only, or the last, cinematic celebration of 200th anniversary of abolition, for there are more stories to tell, more imaginatively.
– Susan Walker,
Toronto Star,
23 Mar 2007
fresh:
A good -- and important -- story, not always well told.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
22 Sep 2007
rotten:
It's neither amazing nor graceful.
– David Fear,
Time Out New York,
22 Sep 2007
fresh:
Apted's unexpected crowd-pleaser is inspirational, but also surprisingly entertaining.