12 Years a Slave
2013·Movie
·2h 14min·


About
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.
Historical DramaBiographicalSlavery & InjusticeHuman ResilienceProfoundly MovingVisceral & UnflinchingMasterful ActingSocially SignificantPeriod Piece
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Crew
Directed by:
Steve McQueen, Eva Z. Cabrera, Doug Torres
Written by:
John Ridley, Solomon Northup
Produced by:
Brad Pitt, John Ridley, Jeremy Kleiner
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Leslie Shatz, Ellen Heuer
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