12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave (2013)

"The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup"
TMDb Score
79
R 2 hr 14 minOct 30th, 2013History, Drama

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.

Director
Steve McQueen
Starring
Chiwetel Ejioforas Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbenderas Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'oas Patsey
12 Years a Slave - Clip No.1
12 Years a Slave - Clip No.1

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Cast & Crew

Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender
as Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'o
as Patsey
Benedict Cumberbatch
as William Ford

Movie Details

DVD Release Date:March 4th, 2014
Original Language:English
Production Companies:New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions
12 Years a Slave on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:slavery

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