2013 · Drama, History

12 Years a Slave

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

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Released
18 Oct 2013
Runtime
134 min
Rating
R
Director
Steve McQueen
Language
EN
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$20,000,000
Box office
$187,000,000
Synopsis

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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