The Better Hour

The Better Hour is the story of a man who, inspired by faith, used his political and social influence to change the world for the better. At the beginning of the 19th century, almost a third of the British economy depended on the trade in human beings. William Wilberforce was determined to end this horrific practice. With the help of a "circle of friends," and sheer force of will, Wilberforce finally persuaded both Parliament and British society to abolish slavery in the British Empire. Wilberforce's inspiring story reveals that political life, if built on strength of character rather than expediency, can achieve works of lasting greatness for all of us.

The film features interviews with leading authors, historians and public figures from both the U.K. and the United States, including Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams, Wilberforce expert Kevin Belmonte, historian James Walvin, Newton Scholar Marylyn Rouse and former Congressman Floyd Flake, among others.