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obong (m)
'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« on: November 06, 2006, 01:37 AM »

Anyone heard of this movie?  http://www.theamazinggracefilm.com  Made in nigeria by Jeta Amata, the movie is about the history of the hymn, Amazing Grace.  Turns out its roots are from Calabar. 

Anyway, it is supposed to be out this year and I don't know if i missed it. Amata looks to have done a good job here and I'd like to know if anyone has watched it.
dennylove (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #1 on: November 06, 2006, 08:48 AM »

NOPE,was is it all about?HuhHuhHuh
lafile (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #2 on: November 06, 2006, 09:46 AM »

for once a film [not home video] is shot in nigeria by nigerians.
me-sharon (f)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #3 on: November 06, 2006, 09:54 AM »

The film actually made it to the last film festival in Cannes and the premier was shown at Abuja last month, a friend told me that it's being shown at Silverbird Galleria , hope to go and watch it soon.
freddie! (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #4 on: November 06, 2006, 11:31 AM »

the movie is currently running in nu metro cinemas, lagos.
toksdara (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #5 on: November 06, 2006, 12:18 PM »

That's one Nigerian film out of so many that I'm proud of especially with the attention it has gained in the international scene. I hope the film will be a challenge for other film makers in the industry. Nigeria's music industry has gone through a lot of improvement lately so it's good for the film industry to grow as well. Let Nollywood really emulate the standards this film seems to portray! Jeta Amata, well done!
chichimma (f)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #6 on: November 06, 2006, 05:35 PM »

This movie was shown in the African Filmfestival (Africa in the Picture) for three days in the Netherlands. Too bad  I missed it Embarrassed  I did not even know they were showing a Nigerian movie produced by a Nigerian. I hope they will be renting them in videostores  which I doubt  Cry  Maybe they are selling the movie online,  I hope so!
mr me too (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #7 on: November 06, 2006, 07:36 PM »

If anyone has any info about where it can be bought when it comes out please lets know
queen2 (f)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #8 on: November 06, 2006, 09:02 PM »

Is the movie out yet?
gbade. x (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #9 on: November 06, 2006, 10:31 PM »

Finally! A movie that shows there are still sensible, intelligent Nigerian people producing n directing Nigerian movies fit to compete with any other foreign movie, be it at Cannes or anywhere.

It has also seperated the veterans from those retarded directors.
yemmydavid (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #10 on: November 07, 2006, 12:07 AM »

The first time i saw the preview of the movies i was like men its a MUST watch because it looked TIGHT,
it believe its going to stand out as a NIGERIAN FILM not HOME VIDEO,
the AMATA family has been a force in the movie industry KUDOS to them
celemel (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #11 on: November 07, 2006, 02:34 AM »

Kudos to Donald Duke too.  He cordinated this, dreamt the idea and them assembled the right mix of hands, irrespective of tribe, colour, state of origin, creed and religion to do the right job.  Surely, we need this kind of spirit to lift this country from the woods. 

Thanks Jeta, for turning your 'madness' to progress! 

I've watched it and truly, it is the B.O.M.B.!
obong (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #12 on: November 07, 2006, 03:18 AM »

Yeah, Duke first brought up the idea of amazing grace then worked with these guys to promote it, like a huge advert for cross river state. lke the gulder race was for obudu. we need this guy in aso rock
spicy007 (f)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #13 on: November 09, 2006, 09:55 AM »

OMG!!!!!!
i didnt know there was a forum here on this one-of-a-kind film.
The Amazing Grace (untold story of the world's most popular hymn),

the premiere was held in Nu Metro, the Palms shopping mall, Lekki, Lagos on Thursday, the 19th of October, 2006,  and BELOVED, I was privileged to attend. it was strictly by invitation, and my cousin (whose name appears first on this VIP list) got me the invites, lol,  i got two actually, and went with one of my friends, and believe me, it was a night to remember,

the "who is who" of the film industry, VIPs and Dr & Mrs. Donald Duke were also in attendance,
:-*Lou Akande  Kiss (son of Chief Harry Akande, the business mogul), dakore egbuson, sasha, Kenny , D-one, ID on the street, chidi mokeme, Ego (Lagbaja's singer), the Amatas and sooo many others were in attendance.

the film is a must-watch,  because it reveals another side of the slave trade era that not even "Roots" showed.
and whether u believe it or not, amazing grace is our very own song, the song of the Calabar people,,,, and we may be more cunning than the whites, but they have always been faster and smarter than us, want to know why i said that???
the answer is in Amazing Grace,,,

and meeennn, Fred Amata and Mbong (i can't remember her surname) did a marvellous job.

the film is a must-watch and must-have,


chichimma (f)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #14 on: November 27, 2006, 02:03 AM »

 Shocked Where can I get my hands on this movie?HuhHuhHuh?? Are they already out on DVDs or do they sell them online?Huh??

Can someone give me the information?
Raymand (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #15 on: November 27, 2006, 06:45 PM »

Donald Duke was involved in this GREAT movies' production?





DONALD DUKE FOR PRESIDENT
n-guage (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #16 on: December 04, 2006, 08:46 PM »

dblock (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #17 on: December 06, 2006, 03:31 AM »

Awesome movie which i never watcheder
50kobo
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #18 on: February 09, 2007, 09:54 PM »

@ n-guage , thanks for the you tube link.

Looks like a very intersting movie, where can i buy this movie from?   we need this sort of quality in nollywood. How come the film was not widely popular?
Seun (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #19 on: March 17, 2007, 12:57 AM »

Is it the same as the 'Amazing Grace' movie on IMDB?
   http://imdb.com/title/tt0454776/
dblock (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #20 on: March 17, 2007, 10:02 AM »

It's really confusing, because there is another Amazing grace movie tha came out recently
The people behind the Nigerian one should sue them
Seun (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #21 on: March 17, 2007, 11:51 AM »

If anyone is going to sue, I think it's the other way round.  The Hollywood Amazing Grace movie was pribably under development for a longer time, so they have more of a right to sue.  Making a good movie is what's important.
Seun (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #22 on: January 21, 2008, 05:22 PM »

Did anyone watch this movie?  I've been hearing about it.
tosinadeda (m)
Re: 'Amazing Grace': The Movie By Jeta Amata
« #23 on: January 25, 2008, 12:50 AM »

best naija movie i av ever watched
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