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Release Date:
23 February 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget. morePlot:
The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(11 articles)
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Truly Moving Picture moreUS TV Schedule:
| Tue. July 7 | 5:30 AM | MAX | |||
| Wed. July 15 | 6:00 AM | MAX |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ioan Gruffudd | ... | William Wilberforce | |
| Romola Garai | ... | Barbara Spooner | |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | ... | William Pitt | |
| Albert Finney | ... | John Newton | |
| Michael Gambon | ... | Lord Charles Fox | |
| Rufus Sewell | ... | Thomas Clarkson | |
| Youssou N'Dour | ... | Olaudah Equiano | |
| Ciarán Hinds | ... | Lord Tarleton | |
| Toby Jones | ... | Duke of Clarence | |
| Nicholas Farrell | ... | Henry Thornton | |
| Sylvestra Le Touzel | ... | Marianne Thornton | |
| Jeremy Swift | ... | Richard the Butler | |
| Stephen Campbell Moore | ... | James Stephen | |
| Bill Paterson | ... | Lord Dundas | |
| Nicholas Day | ... | Sir William Dolben |
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Rated PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
117 min | USA:111 min | Canada:111 min (Toronto International Film Festival)Language:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG | Ireland:PG | UK:PG | Singapore:PG | Hong Kong:I | Australia:PG | South Korea:All | Netherlands:6 | South Africa:PG | Finland:K-7 | Portugal:M/12 (Qualidade)Fun Stuff
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The scene where William Wilberforce sings "Amazing Grace" at the card house was actually directly sung from Ioan Gruffudd at that moment. In the last several takes, a playback was used, but it is Ioan singing. Director Michael Apted had no idea whether or not Gruffudd could actually sing. Little did he know, Ioan is an accomplished soloist and choir singer. With a little practice, Ioan performed for the first time on set while the cameras were rolling. All much to the surprise of the cast, crew and director. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Early in the film a Papillon or Butterfly dog is seen in Brooks. While Papillons were very popular in the late C18th, the erect-eared Papillon shown is thought to date only from Victorian times. The drop-eared Phalene or Moth Papillon would have been a more usual choice for the movie. moreSoundtrack:
Morning Prayer moreFAQ
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I saw this film on October 10th, 2006 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival's Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture " explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life." Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is an inspiring story based on a legendary historical British Member of Parliament, William Wilberforce. During the late 18th century and early 19th century, a very young Wilberforce is elected to Parliament and over the course of several decades leads the fight to ban slavery.
Today this seems like an easy, obvious and intuitive decision. But this was not so 200 years ago. The film clearly explains the entrenched economic motives and the political motives for slavery. Wilberforce starts out as almost a force of one and slowly builds abolitionist momentum by brilliant oratory, political maneuvers, and appealing to his fellow man's better nature.
Ioan Gruffudd is totally believable in explaining to the audience the complexity and heroism of Wilberforce. Wilberforce over the course of his life is sickly and strong, religious and worldly, naive and romantic, and idealistic and practical.
During the course of this mostly political story, we get to see the immense cruelty shown to the captured Africans turned into slaves. We are shown the slave sailing ships where the captured are treated inhumanely and die of starvation, neglect, disease, and filth. Man's inhumanity to man was never worse.
Wilberforce is a great man of history even though mostly forgotten today. He respected his fellow man regardless of their station in life. He was always willing to sacrifice his life and health to help others. And his compassion and spirit was always masked by his humility. He is a hero for all ages.
This is a period piece and you are lost in it because of the attention to detail. The sets, art direction, and costumes allow you to totally suspend disbelief and be moved by the story.
FYI There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past Truly Moving Picture Award winners that are now either at the theater or available on video.