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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.
12 Years a Slave is a 2013 biographical drama film directed by Steve McQueen from a screenplay by John Ridley, based on the 1853 slave memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, an African American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. by two conmen in 1841 and sold into slavery.
12 Years a Slave: Directed by Steve McQueen. With Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dwight Henry, Dickie Gravois, Bryan Batt. In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Steve McQueen
- 2013-11-08
The harrowing true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man in 1800s New York who was kidnapped and forced into slavery on a plantation near New Orleans.
- Steve Mcqueen
Discover the talented actors who brought Solomon Northup's story to life. Learn more about the cast of 12 Years a Slave, a gripping drama about a free black man's journey into slavery. Stars include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o, and Michael Fassbender. Don't miss this emotional and powerful film.
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Solomon Northup is the protagonist of the story, a free black man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery for twelve years. He is the central character whose journey forms the backbone of the narrative. Edwin Epps serves as the primary antagonist in the story.
