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Samuel (Cuba Goodling jr. ) and his family are seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad in 1856. They are aided by Thomas Garrett (Michael Goodwin) and a host of Quakers who don't care that they are breaking the Fugitive Slave Act. A man named Plimpton (William Sadler) has been hired to find and return the family to the Richmond Plantation. Along the way they meet Frederick Douglas (Byron Utley).In a subplot, a century earlier, Samuel's great-grandfather is being brought over as a slave by John Newton (Bernhard Forcher) who would later renounce slave trading and write "Amazing Grace." His conversion is not an accurate representation, which occurred while his ship was en route to Ireland, but this version makes better drama and inspiration.The acting was low key. The performances while solid, were not outstanding. This is an inspiring emotional film about hope and redemption. "Family Approved

I am reminded that we are all slaves in this world, with Christ, but the true victory is freedom in Christ Jesus.

JUST WATCHED It. I was going into this thinking it was gonna suck and I wouldn't know what's going on and be confused and bored. NO. I WAS WRONG. BEYOND FASCINATING. and that is coming from someone who has zero interest in anything slave-related. I didn't know anything about John Newton but I learned soooooo much in this movie. Not only was it interesting but the cinematography is absolutely stunning. This movie was made so well. I enjoyed this so much more than I expected. GO SEE THIS. I agree with the others 10+