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12 Years a Slave

Name: 12 Years a Slave
Director: Steve McQueen
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2013-10-18
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano

2013 · 2h 14m · Drama, History

IMDb 8.1 Metacritic 96 RT 95%

Watch it tonight if you're ready for something heavy and unflinching—this is a masterfully crafted, harrowing true story anchored by a powerhouse performance from Chiwetel Ejiofor. Steve McQueen's direction and the film's unflinching examination of slavery make it essential viewing, though fair warning: it's emotionally brutal and demands your full attention.

Plot

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

Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano

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