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12 Years a Slave

Name: 12 Years a Slave
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2013-10-18
Duration: 2 h 14 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano

"The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup."

7.920132h 14mReleased

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.

Director: Steve McQueen

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