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[[:Category:American Studies|American Studies]] ''Amazing Grace (2006)'' ([http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grace-Nicholas-Farrell/dp/B000VNMMQG/ Amazon]) Movie Report | [[:Category:American Studies|American Studies]] ''Amazing Grace (2006)'' ([http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grace-Nicholas-Farrell/dp/B000VNMMQG/ Amazon]) Movie Report | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
| − | + | ''Amazing Grace'' follows the political life of William Wilberforce who fought, and succeeded, the end the slave trade in the British Empire. Wilberforce worked past countless opposition before the British Parliament voted in his favor. The film also shows John Newton, an Anglican clergyman, and the writing of his famous hymn, ''Amazing Grace''. It takes Wilberforce 20 years to end the slave trade, during which his health suffers. His efforts are ultimately successful, and lead to the ending of the British slave trade. | |
==My Review== | ==My Review== | ||
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American Studies Amazing Grace (2006) (Amazon) Movie Report
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Amazing Grace follows the political life of William Wilberforce who fought, and succeeded, the end the slave trade in the British Empire. Wilberforce worked past countless opposition before the British Parliament voted in his favor. The film also shows John Newton, an Anglican clergyman, and the writing of his famous hymn, Amazing Grace. It takes Wilberforce 20 years to end the slave trade, during which his health suffers. His efforts are ultimately successful, and lead to the ending of the British slave trade.
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