Film

12 Years a Slave 2013

134 min TMDB 7.9 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. 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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Cast

  • Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup
  • Michael Fassbender as Edwin Epps
  • Lupita Nyong'o as Patsey
  • Benedict Cumberbatch as William Ford
  • Paul Dano as John Tibeats
  • Sarah Paulson as Mary Epps

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