![]() ![]() Character and community join together to bring into the world what the English poet William Cowper described as ‘the better hour.’ The documentary highlights William Wilberforce’s drive and love for humanity and reveals how he and his colleagues took up the cause of abolition of the slave trade at a time when the British economy depended upon slavery. The goal of the documentary is to focus on how strength of character is harnessed in the service of high and seemingly unattainable goals for society. Kevin Belmonte, on our Board of Reference, contributed very significantly to the programme from its inception. 1, 2, 3 The Better Hourĭuring February 2008, The Better Hour, a documentary on William Wilberforce, was shown on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television channels right across the United States of America. ![]() The Project has as its objective the transformation of society through faith in Jesus Christ, using the life and works of John Newton as one great example. ![]()
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