Producer discusses film about antislavery crusader

Ken Wales, producer of the 2006 film “Amazing Grace,” will speak after a free showing of the movie at the Lido Theater at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

The film is based on the life of the 18th Century British antislavery crusader William Wilberforce.

The event is part of Orange Coast Christian Outreach Week, which features numerous community events and inspirational speakers.

Wales is the producer of the award-winning CBS series “Christy.” He also has produced several films, including “The Tamarind Seed,” starring Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif, and “The Wild Rovers,” starring William Holden and Ryan O’Neal.

The Lido Theater is at 3459 Via Lido.

Visit www.outreachweek.org for more information.

— Brianna Bailey