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12 Years a Slave (2013)

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Movie"The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup."
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R 2 hr 14 minNov 8th, 2013Drama, History
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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.
StarringChiwetel EjioforMichael FassbenderLupita Nyong'o
DirectorSteve McQueen

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 8th, 2013
On DVD & Blu-ray:March 4th, 2014 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$20,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$187,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Tessa Ross, John Ridley
Production Companies:New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions
12 Years a Slave on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
19th centuryslaverybased on memoir or autobiographyusa historyplantationphysical abuseafrican american historyabuse of powerlandownerviolin player