2006 British-Nigerian historical drama film
The Amazing Grace Directed by Jeta Amata Written by Screenplay by Jeta Amata Produced by Starring Narrated by Joke Silva Cinematography Joe Taylor Edited by Brian Hovmand Music by Sammie Okposo Production company
Jeta Amata Concepts
Release dates
1 June 2006 (2006-06-01 ) (Nigeria)
9 May 2007 (2007-05-09 ) (UK)
Running time
100 min Countries Budget £400,000 (estimated)
The Amazing Grace is a 2006 British Nigerian historical drama film written by Jeta Amata and Nick Moran , directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film stars Joke Silva , Nick Moran , Scott Cleverdon , Mbong Odungide, Fred Amata and Zack Amata. The film received 11 nominations and won the award for Achievement in Cinematography at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Premise
The film, occasionally narrated by Joke Silva , tells the reformation story of British slave trader John Newton (Nick Moran ), sailing to what is now Nigeria to buy slaves. Later, increasingly shocked by the brutality of slavery , he gave up the trade and became an Anglican priest.[8] [9] Newton later wrote the redemptive hymn Amazing Grace and became an abolitionist.
Cast
Nick Moran as John Newton
Joke Silva as Maria Davies
Scott Cleverdon as Oliver
Mbong Odungide as Ansa
Fred Amata as Etim
Zack Amata as Village Priest
Itam Efa Williamson as Orok
James Hicks as Simmons
Ita Bassey as Chief
Nick Goff as Rupert
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