Amazing Grace (2018) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 87 min · English

Echo score 88

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Starring

Mick Jagger, Aretha Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Bernard Pretty Purdie, Bernard Purdie, C.L. Franklin

This powerful documentary explores the life of William Wilberforce, a British politician who dedicated himself to abolishing the transatlantic slave trade. From the 1780s until the early 1800s, Wilberforce tirelessly campaigned for change, facing considerable opposition and risking his career. The film highlights his unwavering commitment and the movement he inspired, ultimately contributing to a pivotal moment in history and the end of a cruel practice.