12 Years a Slave (2013)

10/18/2013 (GB) • 2h 14m

Drama, History

The extraordinary story of Solomon Northup

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Solomon Northup

Paul Dano

John Tibeats

Sarah Paulson

Mary Epps

Paul Giamatti

Theophilus Freeman


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$20,000,000.00

Revenue

$187,000,000.00

Keywords

slavery

plantation

based on memoir or autobiography

violin player

physical abuse

black slave

usa history

slave owner

19th century

sold into slavery

abolitionist

landowner

abuse of power

african american history

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