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" 1 Mathews goes on to argue that , because of our training and understanding of the operation of government , lawyers have a " greater responsibility than other citizens to assume functions of leadership . " Mr. Eckhard went on to say , " Frankly , we have other priorities . " Judge Kent went on to dispute the motivation behind Bolivia 's filing in Brazoria County , seeing that there " is n't even a Bolivian restaurant anywhere near " Brazoria County , let alone a real , " live Bolivian " Now that the world is safe from smoking and shooting , what might be next on the endangered product list , courtesy of our nation 's avenging trial lawyers ? " Dr. Abdussamatov goes further , debunking the very notion of a greenhouse effect . This strikingly beautiful film tells the true story of William Wilberforce ( played with a graceful dignity by Ioan Gruffudd ) , who , after a struggle that took half his life , led the movement to abolish slavery in England , and stirred the same sentiments that led to America 's Civil War.It 's difficult to tell a story about a long , difficult struggle without losing the allegiance of the audience , especially when the topic is politics.Steven Knight 's script helps by including a love story , colorful supporting characters and strong religious undertones ( with a brilliant performance by Albert Finney playing the slave-trader turned hymn writer John Newton ) , and Michael Apted 's socially conscious style keeps this film from becoming " Mr. Wilberforce Goes to London " by continually reminding us of the brutality of the slave trade upon which Empire is always built.The final shot of the film ( pre credits ) is a freeze frame of Ioan Gruffudd 's face as he has finally won , perhaps a nod to transcendental style , where the main character , after great spiritual suffering , is granted an epiphany or beatification , becoming a religious icon for us to meditate upon and , through which , we can glimpse God .