12 Years a Slave

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.

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Solomon Northup

Michael Fassbender

Edwin Epps

Lupita Nyong'o

Patsey

Benedict Cumberbatch

William Ford

Paul Dano

John Tibeats

Sarah Paulson

Mary Epps

Adepero Oduye

Eliza

Scoot McNairy

Brown

Paul Giamatti

Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt

Samuel Bass

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