12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
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- Drama
- History
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.
Keywords
- slavery
- plantation
- racism
- black slave
- 19th century
- based on true story
- period drama
- harsh
- abuse of power
- louisiana
- shocking
- based on memoir or autobiography
- violin player
- physical abuse
- usa history
- slave owner
- sold into slavery
- abolitionist
- landowner
- african american history
- american history
- deep south
- chattel slavery
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 18, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- Regency Enterprises,New Regency Pictures,Plan B Entertainment,Film4 Productions,River Road Entertainment
- Cast
- Chiwetel Ejiofor,Michael Fassbender,Lupita Nyong'o,Benedict Cumberbatch,Paul Dano,Sarah Paulson,Adepero Oduye,Scoot McNairy,Paul Giamatti,Brad Pittand 74 more
- Director
- Steve McQueen
- Writer
- Solomon Northup,John Ridley
- Producer
- Jeremy Kleiner,Anthony Katagas,Brad Pitt,Steve McQueen,Dede Gardner,Arnon Milchan,Bill Pohlad,Bianca Stigter,Tessa Ross,John Ridley
- Cinematography
- Sean Bobbitt
- Music
- Hans Zimmer
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $187,000,000
- Homepage
- Official site
- IMDb
- tt2024544