Synopsis: The life of John Newton (Nick Moran, LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS), who wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace," was irrevocably marred by his profession as the captain of a slave ship. This dramatic retelling of his life focuses on Newton's desire to seek redemption for his sins during a trip to... The life of John Newton (Nick Moran, LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS), who wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace," was irrevocably marred by his profession as the captain of a slave ship. This dramatic retelling of his life focuses on Newton's desire to seek redemption for his sins during a trip to Nigeria. [More]