This movie is a great case study on the life of a leader – ideal for leadership development. Take a group of leaders together to view it and then sit over coffee and talk of leadership insights and lessons.
- Explore the relationships of a leader -- relationship with God (he was a man of faith), with others and his own character.
- Then discuss the roles of a leader – A Direction Setter: How was direction set? A Coach: How was Wilberforce a leader to those within the Abolitionist movement? A Spokesperson: How was he a spokesperson to those outside, eliciting support and alignment? A Change Agent: How did he help bring about change in society?
- There is plenty to discuss about the responsibilities of a leader— vision-casting, aligning, motivating, and strategy formulation.
- And, of course, the results of a leader—History has been etched with the lasting influence of this man and the movement which he led.
This is a very good movie about a great subject. It’s well done; though I’m quite sure it won’t compete for awards nor will be a box office blockbuster. But that is primarily because its subject matter won’t appeal to the masses. But if you want to be inspired by the life of a leader, it’s worth the ticket price. And, if you want to build into your leaders, it’s worth a group outing!
Other possible connections for you:
- Integration of faith and social impact (a man of faith changing society. Hmm…Can you serve God and humankind?)
- Social Justice (after all, this was the cutting edge of the abolition movement)
- Spiritual journey (the title should give this away)
Both of my thumbs are up on this one. BTW - It will be in theaters later in February.
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