Watched this over the weekend with my mum and sister....was a pretty good show....despite the misconceptions that I had about it....we (i.e my sister and I) thought that it was the story behind the famous hymn 'Amazing Grace' - which would likely be the story of John Newton....
Well, we were pleasantly surprised at the story line.. which featured the life and contributions of William Wilberforce in the abolition of slavery in the United Kingdom.
Excellent acting from the cast....and yes, John Newton was featured in this movie too - played by Albert Finney.
How humbling and amazing it was to find out how difficult the struggle for the abolition of slavery was in those days.
Another word of praise- excellent use of makeup in this movie. You must watch it to believe in the utilisation of make-up to depict the various possible looks of one person at different stages of life - youth, sickness, old age.....
and here are the words of the great hymn we know so well...
The Lyrics of the Song
Amazing Grace (How sweet the sound) That sav'd a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.'
Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears reliev'd; How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believ'd!
Thro' many dangers, toils and snare, I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me. His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease; I shall profess, within the vail, A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, who call'd me here below, Will be for ever mine.
Wow!
John Newton - played by Albert Finney
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