12 Years a Slave (2013)

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.

year:2013

actor:Chiwetel EjioforMichael Kenneth Williams

director:Steve McQueen

writer:John RidleySolomon Northup

genre:BiographyDramaHistory

country:USAUK

language:English

Duration:2h 14min

Release:2013-11-08

IMDb:8.1