The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.

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Ioan GruffuddWilliam Wilberforce

Romola GaraiBarbara Spooner

Ciarán HindsLord Tarleton

Rufus SewellThomas Clarkson

Youssou N'DourOlaudah Equiano

Benedict CumberbatchWilliam Pitt

Nicholas FarrellHenry Thornton

Stephen Campbell MooreJames Stephen