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12 Years a Slave

Drama, History | 2013-10-18 | United States of America, United Kingdom

IMDB7.9 / 10

Budget$20,000,000

Budget$187,000,000

Runtime134 min.

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup

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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New Regency Pictures
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Plan B Entertainment
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River Road Entertainment
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Regency Enterprises
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Film4 Productions

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Steve McQueen on 12 YEARS A SLAVE - AFI Movie Club

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12 YEARS A SLAVE | Director’s Commentary | Fox Searchlight

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12 Years A Slave TV spot

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Director Steve McQueen on the timeliness of 12 YEARS A SLAVE

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