How Sweet the Sound
Jaime will appreciate this post because she thinks I am obsessed with this movie.
I am.
But it isn't because of Ioan Gruffud (the lead character whom I had a crazy crush on after meeting him in person when I was a casting intern in college). I've grown up some since then, and learned to appreciate dear Ioan now for his choice in portraying the character of William Wiberforce "The idealist who maneuvers his way through Parliament in 19th century England, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade." His mentor in the film was John Newton, the author of the famous Hymn "Amazing Grace."
But .... Just to indulge my obsession a bit, Here are some of my favorite lines.
Obviously, I highly recommend this movie. For so much more than Ioan's performance.
Although my memory's fading, I remember two things very clearly. I'm a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior. - John Newton______________________It seems to me, that if there is a bad taste in your mouth, you spit it out. You don't constantly swallow it back. - Barbara Wilberforce
No one of our age has ever taken power. -William Wilberforce
Which is why we're too young to realize certain things are impossible. Which is why we will do them anyway. - Pitt (Future Prime Minister)
I thought time might have changed you. - William Wilberforce
It has. I'm older. - John Newton
Why is it you only feel the thorns when you stop running? - Pitt
Is that some sort of heavy metaphorical advice? - Wilberforce
You found God, sir? - Wilber's Butler
I think He found me. - Wilberforce
