FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/8/07

Dr. Ken Wales Produces Story with Christian Values

HOLLYWOOD, CA. - The film Amazing Grace, released in theatres February 23, carries a strong message of love, forgiveness and freedom. Its producer, Ken Wales, is no novice to spiritually-focused cinema. His accomplishments include the hit CBS series Christy and the Emmy-nominated mini-series East of Eden, as well as numerous films. His latest offering tells the tale of the British abolitionist, William Wilberforce, who used his status in Parliament to end the nation's slave trade.

Wales was introduced to Greenville College through alumnus Bob Briner, author of the Christian bestselling book Roaring Lambs. Wales' work encapsulates the message in Roaring Lambs: The world needs Christians committed to excellence in mass media production. Recognizing his commitment to communicating Christian values in the media, Greenville College presented Wales with an honorary doctorate in 1995, and with the release of Amazing Grace, Wales continues to be a "roaring lamb" in the film industry, incorporating a strong message with quality production.

Wales received the first Walt Disney four-year scholarship to the School of Cinema at The University of Southern California. After graduation, his achievements were nothing less than spectacular; producing and acting in numerous films, working as a consultant, and serving as vice president of production for Walt Disney Pictures.

Greenville College is a four-year accredited Christian liberal arts school with more than 1450 traditional undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree completion students. Founded in 1892 and affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, the college is located in Greenville, Illinois, 45 miles east of St. Louis.

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