12 Years a Slave

Drama, History · 2013R

From director Steve McQueen and based on Solomon Northup’s astonishing true story comes this powerful winner of three 2013 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress (Lupita Nyong’o). In 1841, Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free citizen, is kidnapped, stripped of his identity and sold into slavery. Now, he must find the strength to survive in this unflinching story of hope.

Starring

Hans Zimmer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Arnon Milchan, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tessa Ross, Paul Dano, Francine Maisler

Director

Steve McQueen