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Sometimes, I just have to stop my brain in the middle of a film and just admire its exceptional craftsmanship. I found myself doing that time and time again during this film. Perhaps I was more open to admiring the shot compositions and acting choices because, as I cynically told myself before the film, it's not like I needed much convincing that slavery was bad. Or perhaps it was because I was shielding myself from the honest brutalities the film convincingly portrayed. Nonetheless, I was reminded of the film "Children of Men," because when I watched that, I was struck by how easily I could im... read the rest.
12 Years a Slave
(2013)
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.
Tagline
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup
Crew
| Director: | Steve McQueen |
| Writers: | John Ridley, Solomon Northup |
Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor 
Michael Fassbender 
Benedict Cumberbatch 
Paul Dano |
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Production Companies
Plan B Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, River Road Entertainment, Film4, New Regency Pictures
