12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave
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.
- Director: Steve McQueen
- Genre: Drama, History
- Actors: Adepero Oduye, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, Lupita Nyong'o, Michael Fassbender, Paul Giamatti, Sarah Paulson, Scoot McNairy
