Amazing Grace: The Life of William Wilberforce

The long awaited movie on the life of William Wilberforce arrives in theatres this Friday. I haven't seen the movie so I can't speak with first-hand knowledge of it, although I am cautiously optimistic that it is done well from what I have read of it by some respected Christians who have seen the movie.

Against great obstacles William Wilberforce, an evangelical member of Parliament, fought for the abolition of the African slave trade and against slavery itself until they were both illegal in the British Empire. Many are aware of Wilberforce’s role in bringing an end to slavery in Great Britain, but few have taken the time to examine his beliefs and motivations that spurred him on for decades.

Before seeing the movie, it would be helpful to read a book by John Piper (free and on-linehere).