In 18th-century England, the scion of a slave-trading family works in the business for years, then has a crisis of conscience, repudiates the evil practice and becomes a man of God and an ardent abolitionist. Later in life, he writes the classic soul-lifting hymn "Amazing Grace." Could be the basis of a rich historical drama about sin and redemption, right? Sadly, a complete showbiz neophyte decided to turn it into a…
SOURCE: Time Out at 10:34PM on July 16, 2015