Freedom 9 years old
John Newton's Amazing Grace
Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.
Credits
Freedom Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Sharon Leal She was 41, now 51 years old | as Vanessa |
| Cuba Gooding, Jr. He was 46, now 56 years old | as Samuel |
| William Sadler He was 64, now 74 years old | as Plimpton |
| Terrence Mann He was 63, now 72 years old | as Barney Fagan |
| David Rasche He was 70, now 79 years old | as Jefferson Monroe |
| Diane Salinger She was 63, now 73 years old | as Fanny |
| Tony Sheldon He was 58, now 68 years old | as Drew |
| John Franchi He was 32, now 41 years old | as Slave Buyer |
| Michael Goodwin He was 75, 72 years old when he died | as Garrett |
Freedom Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Timothy A. Chey as Writer. | Writing |
Freedom (9 years)
John Newton's Amazing Grace
- Release day: Thursday, August 21, 2014
- Runtime: 98 minutes
- Budget: 14500000.00
