The extraordinary story of Solomon Northup
Original title
12 Years a Slave
Released
10/18/2013
Origin country
US
Genre
Drama, History
Production companies
Plan B Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, River Road Entertainment, Film4 Productions, New Regency Pictures
Budget
$20,000,000.00
Revenue
$187,000,000.00
Runtime
2hr 14min
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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