| Description |
1 videodisc (118 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Widescreen. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 2006. |
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Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
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Special features: Audio commentary with director Michael Apted and actor Ioan Gruffudd; "How sweet the sound: the story of Amazing grace" featurette; Chris Tomlin music video; Finding freedom: a tour of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; interactive discussion tools and study guides. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Remi Adefarasin ; editor, Rick Shaine ; music by, David Arnold ; costume designer, Jenny Beavan ; production designer, Charles Wood. |
| 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. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; for thematic material involving slavery and some mild language. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
| Awards |
Heartland Film Festival, 2007: Truly Moving Sound Award - Truly Moving Picture. |
| Subject |
Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 -- Drama.
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Newton, John, 1725-1807 -- Drama.
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Antislavery movements -- Great Britain -- Drama.
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Feature films.
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Biographical films.
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DVD-Video discs.
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Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Gruffudd, Ioan.
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Garai, Romola, 1982- Actor.
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Hinds, Ciaran, 1953-
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Sewell, Rufus, 1967- Actor.
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N'Dour, Youssou, 1959-
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Gambon, Michael.
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Finney, Albert, 1936-2019.
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Heaton, Patricia, 1958- Producer.
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Hunt, David. Producer.
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Malick, Terrence, 1943-
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Pressman, Edward R.
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Wales, Ken, 1939-
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Knight, Steven, 1959- Screenwriter.
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Apted, Michael.
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Arnold, David, 1962- Composer.
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Bristol Bay Productions (Firm)
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Ingenious Film Partners (Firm)
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Sunflower Productions.
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| Added Title |
Amazing grace (Motion picture : 2006)
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| Standard No. |
024543444930 50 |
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024543444978 |
| Music No. |
2244492 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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2244497 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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