12 Years a Slave (2013)

12 Years a Slave (2013)

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup 2013-10-18 United States of America, United Kingdom 134 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor is Solomon Northup
Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender is Edwin Epps
Benedict Cumberbatch is William Ford
Paul Dano is John Tibeats
John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson is Mary Epps
Mary Epps
Paul Giamatti is Theophilus Freeman
Theophilus Freeman
Brad Pitt is Samuel Bass
Samuel Bass
Alfre Woodard is Mistress Shaw
Mistress Shaw