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Movie · 2013

12 Years a Slave

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

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Historical injustice Brutal survival Dehumanizing oppression Dignity under fire Trauma centered Harsh realism

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Release
2013
Runtime
134 min

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.

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