Grace from Heaven - a film inspired by a true story
DURATION: 1h58 GENRE: Biographical drama ORIGIN: Great Britain, United States
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The grace of heaven - SYNOPSIS
England, at the turn of the 19th century. William Wilberforce, elected to the House of Commons at a very young age, was entrusted by Prime Minister William Pitt with the mission of abolishing slavery. Torn between his political career and his desire to devote himself to God, Wilberforce seeks advice from John Newton, a repentant slave trader, who explains to him that the two vocations are not incompatible. Fifteen years later, while his still unfinished mission has undermined his health, Wilberforce meets Barbara Spooner, a pretty young woman who shares his thirst for justice, and whom he immediately marries. Supported by abolitionist activists, including Thomas Clarkson, Wilberforce resumed his fight in the House of Commons. He will triumph on March 25, 1807.