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12 Years a Slave (2013)

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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.

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Director
Steve McQueen
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    Solomon Northup Chiwetel Ejiofor
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    Edwin Epps Michael Fassbender
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    Patsey Lupita Nyong'o
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    William Ford Benedict Cumberbatch
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    John Tibeats Paul Dano
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    Mary Epps Sarah Paulson
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    Eliza Adepero Oduye
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    Brown Scoot McNairy

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Keywords

  • slavery
  • plantation
  • based on memoir or autobiography
  • violin player
  • physical abuse
  • black slave
  • usa history
  • slave owner
  • 19th century
  • sold into slavery
  • abolitionist
  • landowner
  • abuse of power
  • african american history