12 Years a Slave

2013 Steve McQueen 2h 14m
Drama History

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.

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'o Patsey
Benedict Cumberbatch William Ford
Paul Dano John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson Mary Epps
Adepero Oduye Eliza
Scoot McNairy Brown

Vibes

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