12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave

2h 14m 2013 Drama, History United States of America, United Kingdom
Budget: $20,000,000 Revenue: $187,000,000

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.

Director

Steve McQueen

Writer

John Ridley