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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.

Biography
Drama
History

2013 | 2 h 14 min

Director: Steve McQueen

Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth, Williams Michael, Fassbender

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