12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup
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10/18/2013Runtime
134 minsOverview
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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A devastating portrait of captivity and resilience that unfolds with unflinching clarity. This is a film about an individual's fight to preserve his humanity in circumstances designed to erase it.
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