Michael Apted, whose claim to fame till now has been the respected 7 UP documentary series, directs this lavish costume drama whose heart is as big as it’s budget. Though a marked departure, Apteds idealistic interests are well served by the story, which is based on the true tale of the 18th-century British politician William Wilberforce (Loan Gruffudd, who played Horatio Hornblower in the HORNBLOWER series). Director Michael Apted Star Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney, Michael Gambon, Benedict Cumberbatch, Romola Garai, Rufus Sewell, Ciaran Hinds, Jeremy Swift, Special Features: Widescreen – 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 – English Subtitles – English, French, Spanish – Optional Additional Release Material: Audio Commentaries – Michael Apted – Director; Ioan Gruffudd – Star Behind the Scenes – *How Sweet the Sound: The Making of AMAZING GRACE” Featurettes – “Freedom Center” Music Videos – Chris Tomlin Runtime: 111 minutes Year of Release: 2007.