Amazing Grace...

...How sweet the sound

I’m not the kind of person who rants and raves about movies. You know the type, the ones who say “Oh my GOD, this is the BEST film I’ve EVER seen! You HAVE to see it! NOW!” I make the odd recommendation to friends and family, but I’m not in the habit of making public broadcasts about what movies people “must see”. I’ve just never felt the need to demand that others see films I have enjoyed.

Last night we watched the film Amazing Grace. I was a little sceptical at first, on hearing the title I was thinking perhaps it was one of Sister’s “religious” films. But I was pleasantly surprised. The film is about the parliamentary battle to abolish the slave trade in Great Brittain, spearheaded by William Wilberforce, and I loved it. I found out this morning that it is somewhat inaccurate, historically speaking, but it was a touching film nonetheless.

I usually don’t like historical films, particularly biographical ones…but this one was truly very moving and I recommend it to you all.

That’s all for now. More to come tonight.