12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup
Release: Oct. 18, 2013
Country: USAUnited Kingdom
Duration: 134 min
Rated: R
Synopsis
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.
Original title12 Years a Slave
IMDb Rating8.1750 182 votes
TMDb Rating7.9411 196 votes
Creator
Cast
Solomon Northup
Edwin Epps
Patsey
William Ford
John Tibeats
Mary Epps
Eliza
Brown
Theophilus Freeman
Samuel Bass