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Director

Steve McQueen

Screenplay

John Ridley

12 Years a Slave 2013

Drama/ History/

BUDGET - $20,000,000

Status - Released

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

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.