Every song has its story. Every generation has its hero.

Amazing Grace, based on the life of antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce, is directed by Michael Apted (The World is Not Enough, Coal Miner's Daughter) from an original screenplay written by Academy Award® nominee Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things).

Ioan Gruffudd plays Wilberforce, who, as a Member of Parliament, navigated the world of 18th Century backroom politics to end the slave trade in the British Empire. Albert Finney plays John Newton, a confidante of Wilberforce who inspires him to pursue a life of service to humanity. Benedict Cumberbatch is William Pitt the Younger, England's youngest ever Prime Minister at the age of 24, who encourages his friend Wilberforce to take up the fight to outlaw slavery and supports him in his struggles in Parliament.

Elected to the House of Commons at the age of 21, and on his way to a successful political career, Wilberforce, over the course of two decades, took on the English establishment and persuaded those in power to end the inhumane trade of slavery.

Romola Garai plays Barbara Spooner, a beautiful and headstrong young woman who shares Wilberforce's passion for reform, and who becomes his wife after a whirlwind courtship. Youssou N'Dour is Olaudah Equiano. Born in Africa and sent as a slave to the Colonies, Equiano bought his freedom and made his home in London, where he wrote a best-selling account of his life and became a leading figure in the fight to end the slavery of his fellow countrymen.

Special Features:

• Audio commentary with Director Michael Apted and Ioan Gruffudd
• How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace - this half-hour documentary provides an in-depth look at the making of the film and the story's relevance to today
• Finding Freedom featurette - A tour of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center providing factual information about modern-day slavery practices.
• Interactive Discussion Tools and Study Guides - The discussion guides provide thought-provoking questions that can be printed out for use in classrooms or bible study groups.
• Music video of Grammy Nominee Chris Tomlin’s version of "Amazing Grace."
  

Length: 111 minutes

Producer: Fox, 2007

UPC: 065935810674

Rating: PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language

Format: Region 1