“The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.”
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.
Steve McQueen
Dede Gardner
Bill Pohlad
Arnon Milchan
John Ridley
Sean Bobbitt
Hans Zimmer
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
Paul Giamatti
Theophilus Freeman
Brad Pitt
Samuel Bass
Michael Kenneth Williams
Robert
Alfre Woodard
Mistress Shaw
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kineticandroid
Sometimes, I just have to stop my brain in the middle of a film and just admire its exceptional craftsmanship. I found myself doing that time and time again during this film. Perhaps I was more open to admiring the shot compositions and acting choices because, as I cynically told myself before the f...
Andres Gomez
This movie is very, very well done. Well, edited and with the proper long shots at the proper moments bringing you to the life of Solomon without remedy. All the cast performs exceptionally well and Ejiofor is to be remembered for this film. A must to be seen.
post_orgasmic_mood
Not in a long time have I seen a movie that brings out real emotions from my cold hearted soul. This movie brought them out in floods of tears. the acting was superb, especially from the lead Chiwetel Ejiofor, he acted from his little toe right up to his eyes. The style was also filmed beautif...
Steve McQueen on 12 YEARS A SLAVE - AFI Movie Club
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12 YEARS A SLAVE | Director’s Commentary | Fox Searchlight
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12 Years A Slave TV spot
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Director Steve McQueen on the timeliness of 12 YEARS A SLAVE
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12 Years a Slave | Watch on Digital HD Now! | FOX Home Entertainment
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12 Years a Slave | Watch on Digital HD Now! | FOX Home Entertainment
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