Released on 2006 Sep 16th Directed by Michael Apted
Written by Steven Knight
Starring:
Ioan Gruffudd - William Wilberforce
Romola Garai - Barbara Spooner
Albert Finney - John Newton
Michael Gambon - Charles James Fox
Rufus Sewell - Thomas Clarkson
Youssou N'Dour - Olaudah Equiano
Ciarán Hinds - Banastre Tarleton
Toby Jones - William, Duke of Clarence
Nicholas Farrell - Henry Thornton
Sylvestra Le Touzel - Marianne Thornton
Jeremy Swift - Richard the Butler
Stephen Campbell Moore - James Stephen
Bill Paterson - Thomas Dundas
Nicholas Day - Sir William Dolben
Georgie Glen - Hannah More
Nick Thomas-Webster - Clapham Sect MP
Benedict Cumberbatch - William Pitt the Younger
His compassion for slaves drove him to take the task of abolishing slave trade. He struggled between power and religion. He spoke against the gentlemen in the House of Commons. He endured alienation. He faced defeat both in politics and physical wellbeing during this great endeavor. He was plagued with frustration, anger, bleakness and desertion.
However, he had blessings that came drip by drip - family, friends, companion, and associates. William Wilberforce emerged triumphant.
I feel for children with special needs and for single parents. What can I do for them today?
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