12 Years a Slave

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.

Review: 12 Years a Slave ★★★★★

Despite being one of the most promising British directorial talents working in cinema today, watching a film by Steve McQueen is no easy feat. His 2008 debut, Hunger, left a crushing feeling of despair lingering long after the credits and his 2011 portrait of sex addiction, Shame,was no different.

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Genre:

Drama, History

Directors:

Steve McQueen, John Ridley

Leads:

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Sarah Paulson, Paul Dano, Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Garret Dillahunt, Michael K. Williams, Scoot McNairy

Music:

Hans Zimmer

Length:

134 minutes

Year:

2013

Country:

United States of America

Language:

English

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