Dear friends,
My husband Thad surprised me today and took me to a matinee showing of the new movie Amazing Grace. I very rarely bother to see any movie in a theater, and my anticipation in seeing this one was richly rewarded. It was superbly done. If you have any interest whatsoever in history, politics, Great Britain, or social justice -- or even if you don't -- please go see Amazing Grace. William Wilberforce and John Newton are heroes of the faith in the truest sense of the word -- putting their convictions into action year after year, despite the opposition. This is the kind of movie Hollywood needs to be giving us, so let's send them a message that if they produce something worthy, we'll go see it!
In association with the movie, there is an organization working to abolish modern day slavery, such as human trafficking. I don't know much about it other than it is partnering with such good folks as Angel Tree, World Vision, and Focus on the Family. Here is the link: http://www.theamazingchange.com/
Blessings,
Virginia Knowles
P.S. In response to a question posted in a comment to this message, this movie is best for middle school age and up, or maybe upper elementary if your child knows how to process abstract concepts. It would be over the head of very young children, though it wouldn't hurt them to watch it. Watch the preview download at the web site for a taste of the intellectual level. |
Feb. 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Would this movie keep the attention of children? I have a 4,6,8, and 10 year old. I'd love to take them (it would be a fun way to take a day off school and still learn about history), but if it won't keep their attention, I don't want to fork out the $$$. What do you think? ~Karlie