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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Cast
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Nick Moran
John Newton
Known for
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Don't Knock Twice
Scott Cleverdon
Oliver
Known for
The Prophecy 3: The Ascent
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
Jeta Amata
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Anini
Mbong Amata
Ansa
Also in
Black November
Inalé
Alicia Arce
Fred Amata
Etim
Also in
Black November
Letters to a Stranger
Ansa Ekpo Bassey
James Hicks
Simmons
Also in
Maleficent
Miss Monday
Joke Silva
Maria Davies
Known for
Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke
Citation
Enyinna Nwigwe
Also in
4th Republic
The Wedding Party
Zack Amata
Village Priest
Also in
Black November
Alien Attack
Itam Efa Williamson
Orok
Jeta Amata Director · Sammie Okposo Composer Joe Taylor Cinematographer
Budget $400K · First release May 20, 2006 · Produced in Nigeria, United Kingdom
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Budget
$400,000
Production
Nigeria · United Kingdom
Produced in
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
France · May 20, 2006
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Netherlands
September 10, 2006 · Africa in the Picture Film Festival
Nigeria
June 1, 2006 · Lagos
South Africa
May 24, 2006 · Nu Metro / SABC Africa African Film Festival
United Kingdom
May 9, 2007 · London
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