12 Years a Slave

2013 "The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup."

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12 Years a Slave

8.1 | 2h14m | R | en | Drama

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.

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8.1 | 2h14m | R | en | Drama , History

Synopsis

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor , Michael Fassbender , Lupita Nyong'o

Director

Carl Counts

Producted By

Plan B Entertainment , Regency Enterprises

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Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

as Solomon Northup

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Michael Fassbender

as Edwin Epps

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Lupita Nyong'o

as Patsey

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