| Description |
1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, NTSC, letterbox presentation, stereo. |
| Cast |
Nick Moran, Fred Amata, Joke Silva, Scott Cleverdon, Mbong Odungide, James Hicks, Ita Bassey, Emmanuel Efa Williamson. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Joe Taylor ; editor, Brian Hovmand ; music composer, Sammie Okposo. |
| Note |
"Based on the true story of the world's best-loved hymn and the slaves who inspired it"--Container. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
In 1748 "John Newton is captain of a slave ship moored off the coast of Nigeria. He stands at a crossroads in his life, his morality and religion at odds with the brutality of his chosen profession. Stepping ashore, he starts on a journey of redemption that will end in tragedy but prove the catalyst for greater achievements. A local anthem sung in adversity by the slaves whom he captures punctuates the film. It will be the inspiration for Newton's redemption and, years later, for his writing of the world's most enduring hymn, 'Amazing Grace.'"--Container. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographical films. (OCoLC)fst01710277
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| Subject |
Great Britain. (OCoLC)fst01204623
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Hymns. (OCoLC)fst00965486
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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| Subject |
Hymns -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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| Subject |
Abolitionists. (OCoLC)fst00794478
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Slave trade -- Drama.
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Amazing grace (Hymn) -- Drama.
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Amazing grace (Hymn) (OCoLC)fst01378216
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Newton, John, 1725-1807. (OCoLC)fst00001516
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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| Local Subject |
Trafficking in enslaved persons -- Drama.
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| Subject |
Abolitionists -- Great Britain -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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| Subject |
Slave trade. (OCoLC)fst01120405
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Newton, John, 1725-1807 -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Amata, Jeta. Screenwriter. Director. Producer.
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Arce, Alicia. Producer.
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Moran, Nick, 1969- Actor.
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Amata, Fred. Actor.
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Silva, Joke. Actor.
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Cleverdon, Scott, 1969- Actor.
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Odungide, Mbong. Actor.
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Hicks, James. Actor.
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Bassey, Ita. Actor.
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Williamson, Itam Efa. Actor.
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Amazing Grace Films.
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RockCity Entertainment (Firm)
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CodeBlack Entertainment.
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Vivendi Visual Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
883476001227 |
| Music No. |
CM0122DVD Codeblack Entertainment |
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