Amazing Grace
Yesterday, I went with my wife and daughter to see Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce and his struggle to abolish Britain’s slave trade. Wilberforce’s Christian faith is evident throughout the film. The movie does not make his faith the central focus of the film, but neither is it ignored. It was refreshing to watch a well-made movie in which a Christian’s faith is prominently displayed and presented in a positive light. You can find a review of the movie by Christianity today, here. The review is concluded thusly:
What’s particularly interesting about Amazing Grace is that the abolition of slavery is the driving force behind it, yet the movie is more about one man’s response to injustice—thus hopefully inspiring reactions of our own. It’s an example of how we’re called to step out of our comfort zones, even when our words and actions are not easily embraced. It’s a well-told cinematic example of a man who used his faith and God-given opportunities to change the world for good.
Fred Sanders, of Middlebrow, has a nice discussion of Wilberforce here.