The Amazing Grace
Synopsis
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 for his writing of the hymn Amazing Grace.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeta Amata
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeta Amata
- Original Score
- Sammie Okposo
- Original Title
- The Amazing Grace
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeta Amata
Jeta Amata
Sammie Okposo
Joe Taylor
Brian Hovmand
Alicia Arce, Nick Moran, Jeta Amata
Department Leadership Roster
Jeta Amata
Director
Alicia Arce
Producer
Sammie Okposo
Original Music Composer
Jeta Amata
Writer
Joe Taylor
Director of Photography
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Jeta Amata
Producer
Brian Hovmand
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amazing Grace
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What is The Amazing Grace about?
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 for his writing of the hymn Amazing Grace.
Who directed The Amazing Grace?
The Amazing Grace was directed by Jeta Amata.
Who stars in The Amazing Grace?
The principal cast of The Amazing Grace includes Nick Moran, Scott Cleverdon, Mbong Amata, Fred Amata, James Hicks.
When was The Amazing Grace released and how long is it?
The Amazing Grace was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Amazing Grace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amazing Grace was composed by Sammie Okposo.