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12 Years a Slave

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

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12 Years a Slave — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • October 18, 2013
  • Runtime
  • 134 min
  • Genres
  • Drama, History
  • Director
  • Steve McQueen

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12 Years a Slave — Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor photo Chiwetel Ejiofor Solomon Northup Michael Fassbender photo Michael Fassbender Edwin Epps Lupita Nyong'o photo Lupita Nyong'o Patsey Benedict Cumberbatch photo Benedict Cumberbatch William Ford Paul Dano photo Paul Dano John Tibeats Sarah Paulson photo Sarah Paulson Mary Epps Adepero Oduye photo Adepero Oduye Eliza Scoot McNairy photo Scoot McNairy Brown

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