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Amazing Grace is a 2006 film directed by Michael Apted about the anti-slavery movement in 19th Century England led by the famous abolitionist William Wilberforce. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... This is a list of film-related events in 2006. ... Michael Apted (Born February 10, 1941 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom) is a British director, producer, writer and actor. ... This poster depicting the horrific conditions on slave ships was influential in mobilizing public opinion against slavery in the United Kingdom and the United States. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... This article is about the abolition of slavery. ... William Wilberforce William Wilberforce (24 August 1759 - 29 July 1833) was an English parliamentarian and leader of the campaign against the slave trade. ...

The film will star Ioan Gruffudd as William Wilberforce, Albert Finney as John Newton, Rufus Sewell as Thomas Clarkson and Benedict Cumberbatch as William Pitt the Younger. Michael Gambon, Romola Garai and Ciaran Hinds will also star. Ioan Gruffudd Ioan Gruffudd (pronounced YO-AN GRIFF-ITH) (born October 6, 1973 in Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales) is a Welsh actor. ... William Wilberforce William Wilberforce (24 August 1759 - 29 July 1833) was an English parliamentarian and leader of the campaign against the slave trade. ... Albert Finney Albert Finney (born 9 May 1936) is a British actor. ... John Newton (July 24, 1725–December 21, 1807) was an English clergyman and writer who wrote the hymn Amazing Grace after converting to Christianity and abandoning his participation in the slave trade. ... Rufus Sewell in Extreme Ops (2002) For other people and things named Sewell, see Sewell (disambiguation) Rufus Frederick Sewell (born October 29, 1967) is an English actor. ... Thomas Clarkson (28 March 1760 - 26 September 1846), born at Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, England, was a leading campaigner against the slave trade in the British Empire. ... Benedict Cumberbatch is a British actor, best known for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in the BBC drama, Hawking, for which he was nominated for the Best Television Actor BAFTA award. ... The Right Honourable William Pitt, the Younger (28 May 1759–23 January 1806) was a British politician during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. ... Michael Gambon Sir Michael Gambon (born October 19, 1940) is an actor perhaps best known worldwide for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films; he is also a Beckett scholar. ... Romola Garai (born on 6 August 1982 in Southwark, London, England) is a British actress. ... Ciarán Hinds (also credited as Ciaran Hinds, b. ...

The film's current film production status is principal photography (November 2005). Film production stages include (very broadly) Development: script development, or purchase of a screenplay rewriting the screenplay (repeat) -- see development hell financing Pre-production: budgeting scheduling casting rehearsals set construction Production: principal photography visual effects Post-production: film editing special effects composing score sound editing sound effects Distribution marketing Merchandising... Principal Photography refers to the phase of film production during which the movie is actually shot, as distinct from pre-production and post-production. ...

External links

• Amazing Grace (2006) at the Internet Movie Database