12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave (The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.)

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.

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Top Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

As Solomon Northup

Michael Fassbender

As Edwin Epps

Lupita Nyong'o

As Patsey

Benedict Cumberbatch

As William Ford

Paul Dano

As John Tibeats

Sarah Paulson

As Mary Epps

Adepero Oduye

As Eliza

Scoot McNairy

As Brown

Paul Giamatti

As Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt

As Samuel Bass

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