My family and I rarely go to see movies in the theater; we may make an exception in the next week or two. Today "Amazing Grace," the story of William Wilberforce is opening in theaters nationwide. If you are interested in knowing about the philosophy of the filmmaker, read the speech given by Michael Flaherty, the President of Walden Media, producers of this movie (and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, among others).
In addition, John Piper has written a brief (80 pp.) biographical book about Wilberforce's life. Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce can be purchased or read online. He has also written about the life of John Newton (redeemed slave-trader, hymn-writer and pastor), who significantly influenced Wilberforce. The book (which also includes an account of Charles Simeon and a more condensed biography of Wilberforce) is based on a sermon he preached at the Bethlehem Pastor's Conference.
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