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12 Years a Slave (2013)

12 Years a Slave (2013)

Drama History

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

Release Date: 2013, October 18
Directors: Steve McQueen
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Bill Camp, Deneen Tyler, Lupita Nyong'o, Christopher Berry, Wayne Péré, Brad Pitt, Taran Killam, Paul Giamatti, Paul Dano, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Scoot McNairy

Overview:

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

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