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12 Years a Slave

“The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.”

Director
Steve McQueen
Year
2013
Runtime
2h 14m
Rated
R
Release
2013
Language
en
Country
US

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01 · Overview

What it’s about

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.

  • #chattel slavery
  • #19th century
  • #slave owner
  • #african american history
  • #harsh
  • #deep south
  • #louisiana
  • #based on memoir or autobiography
  • #based on true story
  • #sold into slavery
  • #slavery
  • #abolitionist

  • Directed by

    Steve McQueen

  • Written by

    John Ridley

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