Amazing grace
Title
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Amazing grace
Summary
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Based on the life of William Wilberforce, his passion, and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th century. Wilberforce meets intense opposition from members of Parliament but his minister, John Newton, a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn 'Amazing Grace', urges him to see the cause through.
Other Title
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Amazing grace
Year Published
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2007
2006-2007
Physical Description
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1 videodisc (117 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Note
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Special features: Audio commentary with Michael Apted and Ioan Gruffudd; "How sweet the sound: the making of Amazing grace" featurette; Freedom center; music video by Chris Tomlin.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
Personal Subject
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Newton, John, 1725-1807.
Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833.
Title Subject
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Amazing grace (Hymn) -- Drama.
Subject
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Films for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Geographic Term
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Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
Added Author
:
Arnold, David.
Hunt, David.
Malick, Terrence.
N'Dour, Youssou.
Apted, Michael.
Knight, Steven.
Hinds, Ciaran.
Gambon, Michael.
Sewell, Rufus.
Gruffudd, Ioan.
Pressman, Edward R.
Finney, Albert.
Garai, Romola.
Adefarasin, Remi.
Wales, Ken.
Heaton, Patricia.
Added Corporate Author
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Bristol Bay Productions (Firm)
Ingenious Film Partners (Firm)
Sunflower Productions.
Summary
:
Based on the life of William Wilberforce, his passion, and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th century. Wilberforce meets intense opposition from members of Parliament but his minister, John Newton, a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn 'Amazing Grace', urges him to see the cause through.
UPC
:
065935810674
Publisher
:
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2007]
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| Edmonton Christian High | TRC DVD AMA | Teacher resource | 30905000090906 | Teacher Materials |
| Edmonton Christian High | TRC DVD AMA | Teacher resource | 30905000107668 | Teacher Materials |