12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave

2013-10-18 | 134 min

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.

Genres

Drama History

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Adepero Oduye

Adepero Oduye

Scoot McNairy

Scoot McNairy

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