12 Years a Slave
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Title
12 Years a Slave
Description
From acclaimed director Steve McQueen comes this "deeply evocative and brilliantly acted" film (Claudia Puig, USA Today) based on the true story of Solomon Northup. It is 1841, and Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor in a gripping performance), an accomplished, free citizen of New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps (Michael Fassbender) and must find the strength within to survive. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast that includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt and newcomer Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years A Slave is both an unflinching account of slavery in American history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope.
Creator
McQueen, Steve
Publisher
20th Century Fox
Date
2013
Format
DVD
Identifier
F
T83014
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Duration
134 minutes
Citation
McQueen, Steve, “12 Years a Slave,” NSCAD Visual Resources Collection, accessed May 17, 2024, https://nscadvrc.omeka.net/items/show/9525.
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