Amazing grace [videorecording] / Bristol Bay Productions presents in association with Ingenious Film Partners, a Sunflower production ; produced by Patricia Heaton, David Hunt, Terrence Malick, Edward R. Pressman, Ken Wales ; written by Steven Knight ; directed by Michael Apted.
Based on the life of William Wilberforce--his passion and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th Century--and the people, including his minister, who pushed him to pursue it to the end.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, California : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally produced as a motion picture in 2006.Special features: Audio commentary with Michael Apted and Ioan Gruffudd; "How sweet the sound: the making of Amazing grace" featurette; Freedom center; music video by Chris Tomlin.Title from container.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Remi Adefarasin ; editor, Rick Shaine ; music, David Arnold ; costume designer, Jenny Beavan ; production designer, Charles Wood.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Ciaran Hinds, Rufus Sewell, Youssou N'Dour, Michael Gambon, Albert Finney.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG; for thematic material involving slavery and some mild language.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- Can be viewed subtitled in English, French or Spanish.Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
- Awards Note:
- Heartland Film Festival, 2007: Truly Moving Sound Award - Truly Moving Picture.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Newton, John, 1725-1807 > Drama.
Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 > Drama.
Amazing grace (Hymn) > Drama.
Antislavery movements > Great Britain > Drama.
Great Britain > History > 18th century > Drama.
England > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Biographical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 51 of 55 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 2 of 2 copies available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 55 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Hot Springs Library | PG DVD AMA (Text) | 30229100612018 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Mars Hill Library | PG 1-DVD AMA (Text) | 30229100537835 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30664100233607 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | DVD AMA (Text) | 80605000664721 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | DVD Drama AMA (Text) | 31111003025820 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Berea Library | DVD FIC AMAZIN (Text) | 42756201250252 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | DVD (PG) (Text)
Item Description: Rated: PG
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30441100725985 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | DVD FIC AMAZING (Text) | 540191001772903 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | DVD BLUE A (Text) | 22281500063880 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | DVD DRAMA AMA (Text) | 31250200051624 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
