Freedom

2014 "John Newton's Amazing Grace"

Freedom

6.3 | 1h38m | en | Drama

Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.

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6.3 | 1h38m | en | Drama , Music | More Info

Released: August. 21,2014 | Released Producted By: Production One , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://themoviefreedom.com/

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Cast

Bernhard Forcher , Cuba Gooding Jr. , William Sadler

Director

Dean Cundey

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Cast

Bernhard Forcher

as John Newton

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Cuba Gooding Jr.

as Samuel

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William Sadler

as Plimpton

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Michael Ledo Samuel (Cuba Goodling jr. ) and his family are seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad in 1856. They are aided by Thomas Garrett (Michael Goodwin) and a host of Quakers who don't care that they are breaking the Fugitive Slave Act. A man named Plimpton (William Sadler) has been hired to find and return the family to the Richmond Plantation. Along the way they meet Frederick Douglas (Byron Utley).In a subplot, a century earlier, Samuel's great-grandfather is being brought over as a slave by John Newton (Bernhard Forcher) who would later renounce slave trading and write "Amazing Grace." His conversion is not an accurate representation, which occurred while his ship was en route to Ireland, but this version makes better drama and inspiration.The acting was low key. The performances while solid, were not outstanding. This is an inspiring emotional film about hope and redemption. "Family Approved

thomborden As an elementary music teacher that grew up in the church, I was surprised by the lack of historical research regarding the music chosen in this movie. Within 20 minutes, discrepancies musically began that bothered me as a music educator. The fact that John Newtons betrothed sang It Is Well in the church after leaning that her love would travel to Africa is completely impossible given that the year was 1748 and the song wasn't written until the late 1800's. I know this partially because of my childhood in the church and the fact that I later moved to Chicago as a young adult. The song was penned after the the great Chicago Fire, as a young lawyer lost much including his song. Later, in 1856, as Cuba Goodings character is met by their second encounter, a duo sing I'm ON My Way (to Canaans Land), I am once again disappointed by The lack of historical accuracy as this song was penned by the great Mahalia Jackson. She wasn't born until 1911 (died 1972 in Illinois).As a music history buff ... Was there no one that could simply give this information ,that is so easily available, to the film people to provide a bit more accuracy to the film?

joebauper I had the opportunity to read the original screenplay when it was sent to an actor- friend of mine and it was a marvelous screenplay which I heartily recommended to everyone. It was like a multi-coloured tapestry set during the underground railroad system. As a Brit, we ended slavery before the Americans I'm afraid. However, upon watching the movie, it appears they changed so much of the screenplay it's almost unrecognizable. And that's a pity. This had all the elements of a tour de force movie, but it fell flat. Especially the ending. I remember the screenplay had the lead character saying a very profound speech which matched the motif of John Newton's character where both the slave hunter and Newton find redemption. No such thing in the movie.Anyway I give the film an 8 out of 10 for effort.

leah-pallaris A powerful MOVIE, That gives, US a look into Life in the EARLY 1800's. FREEDOM is the HUMAN RIGHT of all.. SLAVERY is the INJUSTICE that many were given. FAITH and HOPE was the Inspiration, To Change the Course of History... AMAZING GRACE, HOW Sweet the sound.... WE all can do OUR BIT, To Change a World, Where SLAVERY IS Still A HUMAN EVIL, THAT has To be ADDRESSED, with a HUMAN RIGHTS AGENDA.... In Our World we see so much injustice, our Voice must be heard. This Movie, has the inspiration to help where we can, to tell our Government, that FREEDOM/PEACE is our only real Progress, for our Country to instill in all of us. Also the rest of the World.