William Wilberforce led efforts as a member of Parliament in 18th-century England to end slavery and the slave trade in the British empire.

Amazing Grace

William Wilberforce led efforts as a member of Parliament in 18th-century England to end slavery and the slave trade in the British empire. Wilberforce was elected to the House of Commons at 21 and took on the issue of slavery, successfully assembling a diverse coalition that went up against the most powerful men of the time.

Production Status: Released

Genres: Art/Foreign, Drama, Thriller and Politics/Religion

Running Time: 1 hr. 51 min.

Release Date: February 23rd, 2007 (limited)

MPAA Rating: PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language.

Distributors: Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions

Production Co.: Walden Media, FourBoys Films, Sunflower Productions, Bristol Bay Productions

Financiers: Ingenious Media

Filming Locations: England, United Kingdom
England, United Kingdom

Produced in: United Kingdom