12 Years a Slave

Name: 12 Years a Slave
Director: Steve McQueen
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2013-10-18
Rating: 7.929

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

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Director: Steve McQueen
Language: English
Released: 2013-10-18
Runtime: 2h 14m

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The story

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.