John Newton
2011, English. Directed by Gary Wilkinson.
This documentary explores Newton's life from his turbulent youth to his involvement in the 18th century African slave trade, his dramatic conversion aboard a sinking ship and on through his remarkable ministry as an evangelistic preacher, hymn writer and abolitionist.
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- 0h 45m
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- English
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- 1 January 2011
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Who directed John Newton?
John Newton (2011) was directed by Gary Wilkinson and stars Jonathan Aitken, Brian H. Edwards, Tony Baker.