12 Years a Slave
“The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.”
7.9(12,162)R20132h 14mEN
Directed by Steve McQueen
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.
slaverylouisianabased on true storyracismbased on memoir or autobiographyperiod dramaslave ownershocking19th centurysold into slaveryabolitionistafrican american history
Budget $20.0MBox office $187.0M
