12 Years a Slave (2013)
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.
Directed by Steve McQueen
Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o
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6 recommendations
- @truestory8.3/10Max · 2mo ago
“The acting and cinematography are absolutely stunning and genuinely moving in a way that hits hard.”
- @Geronimo19677.0/106mo ago
“There are plenty of stories of slaves in the USA, but this is the only one I’ve come across where a free citizen is kidnapped and sold into slavery.”
- @shiri4frnz10.0/109y ago
“Dreaded at the thought that human kind ACTUALLY had this kind of livelihood at some point of time.. Could not gather my thoughts to write this review at the end of the movie.Feeling really bogged down by some heaviness on my chest.”
- @post_orgasmic_mood8.0/109y ago
“Not in a long time have I seen a movie that brings out real emotions from my cold hearted soul. This movie brought them out in floods of tears. the acting was superb, especially from the lead Chiwetel Ejiofor, he acted from his little toe right up to his eyes.”