Amazing Grace

The film Amazing Grace is being released today on DVD. It was in theatres this past spring. This film is, without the need for much speculation, the best movie I have seen in recent memory. At the risk of admitting embarrassment, I watched this movie in the theaters five or six times (all except one was at a local dollar theater). This is the only movie I have ever seen more than once on the big screen. So, this alone should stand witness to the level of esteem for which I hold this film.

It centers around William Wilberforce and his fight to help end the slave trade in England. I admire the film for a number of reasons. This movie has resurged interest in an otherwise forgotten, yet important historical Christian figure (Wilberforce). In addition, the way the director unfolds the story invites the audience to take part in Wilberforce’s struggles. There are also a number of quotes worth pondering. And perhaps the reason why I enjoy the film the most is that, although not a story about Christ per se, this film is unabashedly about a Christian man and his struggle to shape and improve the world. It is a reminder that Christians can play an important role in government.

If your budget so allows, I would recommend that you purchase this movie. It can be found at Family Christian Book Stores and Amazon, as well as many other places. If you do not purchase it, at a minimum you should find a place to rent this movie. It is being released this week at Blockbuster and Netflix is also carrying it. So, I imagine every major movie rental business will carry it.

Below are a couple of clips from the movie. You can also visit the website for the movie here.

Trailer:

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Soli Deo Gloria