Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
“Based on the inspiring true story of William Wilberforce, Amazing Grace chronicles the extraordinary campaign to abolish the British slave trade. Drawing strength from his faith and the encouragement of former slave ship captain John Newton, author of the beloved hymn ‘Amazing Grace,’ Wilberforce risks everything to fight one of history's greatest injustices.” 20 years after its initial release, Amazing Grace is available to rent or purchase now! More information here: amazinggracemovie.com
Bob Beltz is a minister, co-producer of Amazing Grace, and “the bestselling author of Real Christianity, the acclaimed modern adaptation of William Wilberforce's classic work that inspired a new generation of readers to rediscover the faith that fueled one of history's greatest social reformers.”
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 How do you feel about this film and its legacy 20 years later?
2:30 What is it about Wilberforce and his life that resonates with you and what was the essence of his character that you really hoped to translate into the film?
4:44 Was there anything about him and his life that you wanted to put in the film but were not able to?
9:36 Do you think more Christians should follow Wilberforce’s example of living out their faith more in the public space?
11:38 What have you seen in your career as the potential of something like a film to impact people and culture in ways that supplement the ministry of the local church?
14:15 What do you think - as Christians, as the Church, and as a culture - we can learn from Wilberforce’s example?
18:00 What do you hope viewers take away from revisiting this film or seeing it for the first time?
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“Based on the inspiring true story of William Wilberforce, Amazing Grace chronicles the extraordinary campaign to abolish the British slave trade. Drawing strength from his faith and the encouragement of former slave ship captain John Newton, author of the beloved hymn ‘Amazing Grace,’ Wilberforce risks everything to fight one of history's greatest injustices.” 20 years after its initial release, Amazing Grace is available to rent or purchase now! More information here: amazinggracemovie.com
Bob Beltz is a minister, co-producer of Amazing Grace, and “the bestselling author of Real Christianity, the acclaimed modern adaptation of William Wilberforce's classic work that inspired a new generation of readers to rediscover the faith that fueled one of history's greatest social reformers.”
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 How do you feel about this film and its legacy 20 years later?
2:30 What is it about Wilberforce and his life that resonates with you and what was the essence of his character that you really hoped to translate into the film?
4:44 Was there anything about him and his life that you wanted to put in the film but were not able to?
9:36 Do you think more Christians should follow Wilberforce’s example of living out their faith more in the public space?
11:38 What have you seen in your career as the potential of something like a film to impact people and culture in ways that supplement the ministry of the local church?
14:15 What do you think - as Christians, as the Church, and as a culture - we can learn from Wilberforce’s example?
18:00 What do you hope viewers take away from revisiting this film or seeing it for the first time?
Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought!
FOLLOW US:
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X @DanielBlackaby
Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi
