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Amazing Grace

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Amazing Grace
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PG,1hr 56min
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February 23, 2007
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Samuel Goldwyn Films LLC
Synopsis: One man's role in the long battle to outlaw slavery in the United Kingdom sets the stage for this historical drama from director Michael Apted. In 1784, 21-year-old William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd) was elected to the British House of Commons, and soon established himself as a politician with a conscience. Several years later, his close friend William Pitt (Benedict Cumberbatch) became prime minister, and together they made a bold plan to introduce a bill banning slavery before the English legislature. ... Full Synopsis
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In the first 10 minutes, I feared the picture would be dull and earnest -- until, about a half-hour later, I realized it was lively and earnest, and also refreshingly, unapologetically movielike. Full Review
Metascore
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65
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
William Wilberforce
Barbara Spooner
William Pitt
Thomas Clarkson
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