Had breakfast with a friend who just saw an advanced screening of the new movie of William Wilberforce, a member of the British Parliament who in the early 19th century fought to end slavery in Britain. The movie is called Amazing Grace
But this is more than just another movie about "history"
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But this is more than just another movie about "history"
William Wilberforce's work is far from finished. There are still anI am definitely planning on seeing this movie when it comes out at the end of February.
estimated 27 million slaves in the world today. Modern day slavery can
come in many different forms. Entire families may work long days in
rice-mills, brick kilns or on plantations. Children may be abducted and
forced to fight in a rebel's army. All of the people in these examples
are slaves—they cannot come and go as they please and are often beaten
or threatened with violence. They have no autonomy in their day-to-day
lives and deserve the right to be free.
(HT: The Amazing Change)
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2 comments:
Call me when you go see this. I'll come with and bring the wife to. It looks awesome! I'm also an Ioan Gruffud fan (i.e. William Wilberforce) so that helps too.
Hey, you can also get the trailer (with an introduction), or movie clips, for the movie to highlight not only the movie, but also the movement to combat present-day slavery. This Sunday is the day they're encouraging churches to show it.
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