The Amazing Grace

John Newton is captain of a slave ship moored off the coast of Nigeria He stands at a crossroads in his life his morality and religion at odds with the brutality of his chosen profession Stepping ashore he starts on a journey of redemption that will end in tragedy but prove the catalyst for greater achievements A local anthem sung in adversity by the slaves whom he captures punctuates the film It will be the inspiration for Newtons redemption and for his writing of the hymn Amazing Grace