Twelve Years a Slave

2013
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Title: Twelve Years a Slave

Original Title: Twelve Years a Slave

Year: 2013

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: January 10 2014
  • United States: October 18 2013

Plot

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 forever alters his life.

Awards

  • 2014 Academy Awards (Oscars): 9 3
  • 2014 Golden Globes: 7 1
  • 2014 BAFTA Awards: 10 2

Cast

Director:

Steve R. McQueen Steve R. McQueen

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Solomon Northup

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

John Tibeats

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Theophilus Freeman

Videos

TV Spot '12 Years a Slave' 0:49
Trailer 'Twelve Years a Slave' 2:28

Photos

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Trivia

The tree where Solomon sees several men being lynched was actually used for lynching and is surrounded by the graves of murdered slaves.

McQueen took part in the first writing the screenplay with John Ridley; the final script is signed only by Ridley.

'Twelve Years a Slave' was the debut as an actress for Lupita Nyong'o, and she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.

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