In spring 2007, Walden Media will be releasing the motion picture Amazing Grace which features the life of William Wilberforce and his 30-year fight to abolish slavery in England. Film producer Ken Wales has now teamed with Ted Baehr of MOVIEGUIDE and author Susan Wales to create a lavish, full-color book about the enduring legacy and powerful faith of Wilberforce. Filled with exciting historical details, this exciting book takes an indepth look at the life, times, and faith of this incredible man including essays from leading scholars demonstrating the tremendous impact of Wilberforce in his own time and in ours. Learn about the fascinating behind the scenes story of the six-year effort to see the film completed by its producer, Ken Wales, as well as enjoy the most comprehensive treatment of Wilberforce on the market including character sketches, contemporary commentaries, and images from the exciting film Amazing Grace.Editorial ReviewsAbout the AuthorVeteran Christian filmmaker Ken Wales credits include being Executive Producer of the TV series Christy; and Producer of Amazing Grace: the story of William Wilberforce. In addition, Wales has helped to produce many films. In TV, Wales co-produced the Emmy and Golden Globe winner, John Steinbeck's East of Eden, and associate-produced the first season of Cagney and Lacy. And currently, Ken is developing the sequel to Chariots of Fire. Susan Wales is an active television producer, speaker, and author of numerous books including, Faith in Gods and Generals. She is the former co-chairman of the benefit for the UCLA Family Development Center and has served as Executive Producer of the Annual MOVIEGUIDE Awards on PAXTV. Susan has also served on the Board of The Parents Television Council, the Santa Monica Historical Society and The Christian Film and Television Commission. Ted Baehr, founder and Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE and Chairman of The Christian Film & Television Commission, is a well-known movie critic, educator, lecturer, and media pundit. He has written numerous books, including Culture-Wise Family (Regal) and Getting the Word Out (Harper & Row). Dr. Baehr was president of the organization that produced the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe. Dr. Baehr has been a featured guest on programs such as: Oprah, Hannity and Colmes, CNN, ABC & Fox News.