12 Years a Slave

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Rated: R

Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. 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 personified by a malevolent slave owner, 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.

Country:

United KingdomUnited States

Language:

English

Runtime: 134 min

Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 244 wins & 337 nominations total

Box Office: $56,671,993