Amazing Grace the movie

Amazing Grace the Movie & Hugh Hewitt show ^

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Ioan Gruffudd... SWOON! He's on my list.

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Quakers

The earliest records of British anti-slavery activity are from around 1783 when the Quaker movement petitioned Parliament to end the slave trade. There was a similar petition in 1785 from citizens of the town of Bridgwater in Somerset but these were largely ignored.

Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade

The first real blow for freedom came when the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade was established in London in May 1787. The society’s self-appointed task was to create a focus for British anti-slavery through the distribution of abolitionist books, pamphlets, prints and artefacts.

With a network of local ‘agents’ and ‘country committees’ an energetic man called Thomas Clarkson mobilised the anti-slavery movement. He organised new committees, distributed tracts and offered advice and encouragement to hundreds of grass-roots activists.

I have always found it interesting that just 12 men (a jury) started the end of slavery and that it was a radical idea.

[AndyMeyers]

I have never recommended a movie before but will STRONGLY recommend Amazing Grace.

In fact, I am going to see it again and take more family members and some friends.

Very will acted and directed. I don't understand why it is PG, since there is no sex, violence or bad language (except the "N" word used by one of the "Lords"). The period recreation is very convincing, even if much was computer generated.

It is a very emotional film.

I particularly liked Cumberbatch's William Pitt, Wilberforce's good friend.

I can't believe there is not more talk about this film. When I saw it most of the theater was full and everyone clapped at the end and no one left until all of the credits were compete.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[SnarlinCubBear]

Exactly! Swoon - THUD

[SnarlinCubBear]

I think younger children would be bored silly. It's a message movie for the most part. Older teens should see it - it's educational.

This is a movie that should be in everyone's DVD library. I plan to watch it several times, as it has it all - message, period dress/culture, intellect, inspiration.

Fabulous movie.

[SnarlinCubBear]

Yes, it's fine for children. Depending on their age, they might be a little bored, as it has intense dialogue.

But I loved it for the animals too. Wilberforce started the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), and apparently loved them. Had a house full of them.

I wanted to jump into the movie and live there with them.

Older children should be MADE to watch it.

[SnarlinCubBear]

It does give one hope. 12 men changed the world. I must add, 12 men who knew their Creator and dared to believe that God loved everyone, and intended us all to be equal. 12 men faced failure after failure, didn't give up, and changed the world. My hubby reminded me that many of these men lost fortunes doing this. Not only did it take a vision, but a person in a powerful position, and lots of money.

[SnarlinCubBear]

Albert Finney is wonderful in this movie. He is the actor who played the lawyer in Erin Brockovitch. His character is John Newton, the former slaver who converted, then wrote Amazing Grace.

[goldstategop]

Chuck Norris liked it. Its not a typical Hollywood movie. There are three good reasons for it: 1) Its a British import, 2) Its about the redemptive power of Christian faith and 3) its about freedom. The last two things the American Left looks down on and movies that show Christianity and its connection to human dignity wouldn't be made under the current Hollywood studio system precisely because Christianity would look good and those who fear it cannot abide it. And with this movie, the classic and much beloved song, "Amazing Grace," is actually in the title! There's a fourth reason this movie won't go over well with the Left and that it it illustrates the power of individuals to make a positive difference in the face of evil and injustice. Hollywood could make movies like this but doesn't and so will continue its decline.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[SnarlinCubBear]

Remember the short little parliamentarian with the awful wig that stuck out WIDE? He was actually the 2nd or 3rd son of King George. He later became King.

[EmilyGeiger]

I plan to go see it. The first movie in a while I'll go to the theaters to watch.

[daybreakcoming]

Thanks bunches for the recommendation on the kiddos seeing it. My tweens & teen will see it next week with me. Looking forward to it and will recommend it to others.

Smiling at your wish to jump into the movie - it's gotta be good.

[xp38]

At least you can see it. I wanted to see it this weekend but it appears to not be opening in Canada and saw nothing in the way of an opening date this year but of course that could change. I am hopeful it will show up here eventually. It did play at the Toronto Film Festival last fall though but that was a one shot deal.

[ohioWfan]

I think Albert Finney also played Scrooge in a movie musical of a Christmas Carol.

VERY interesting performance. :)

[ohioWfan]

I hope you can see it sometime in a theatre.

I know it's all part of the liberal Hollywood establishment, but the best movies with depth and moral truths get hidden by theatre owners........in the USA too.

(Other than Lord of the Rings, which was too big too hide).

[ohioWfan]

I'll have a hard time making my 27 year old watch it, but I'll sure recommend it. ;)

[SnarlinCubBear]

OK - well - I THINK he could be considered an adult! :)

[ohioWfan]

Same with the other three (all adults), but I'm going to recommend the movie to them, and they'll all go see it, just cause they LIKE me. :)

[7thson]

A question for everyone. Wasn't William Wilberforce also the individual who made such a concerted effort to clean up British society that it brought fortht the Victorian period in Great Britain?