Film

12 Years a Slave 2013

Directed by Steve McQueen

  • Drama, History
  • 134 min
  • R

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

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.

DramaHistoryslaverylouisianabased on true storyracismbased on memoir or autobiographyperiod dramaslave ownershocking19th centurysold into slaveryabolitionistafrican american history

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