12 Years a Slave

Drama, History

2013

R | 134 minutes

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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.

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor image
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Michael Fassbender image
Michael Fassbender
Lupita Nyong'o image
Lupita Nyong'o
Benedict Cumberbatch image
Benedict Cumberbatch
Paul Dano image
Paul Dano
Sarah Paulson image
Sarah Paulson
Adepero Oduye image
Adepero Oduye
Scoot McNairy image
Scoot McNairy
Paul Giamatti image
Paul Giamatti
Brad Pitt image
Brad Pitt
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12 Years a Slave
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