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12 Years a Slave
Release Date: October 18, 2013
Year | : | 2013 |
Slogan | : | «The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup» |
Genres | : | Drama, History |
Production Companies | : | New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions |
Director | : | Steve McQueen |
Producers | : | Brad Pitt, Arnon Milchan, Tessa Ross, Francine Maisler, Dede Gardner, Bill Pohlad, John Ridley, Anthony Katagas, Steve McQueen, Jeremy Kleiner, Meagan Lewis, M. Gerard Sellers, Alissa M. Kantrow, Bianca Stigter |
Writers | : | John Ridley, Solomon Northup |
RunTime | : | 134 mins. |
Budget | : | 20000000 |
Revenue | : | 187000000 |
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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Featurette: "On Education"
Featurette: "The Faces of Solomon Northup"
Featurette: "Solomon's Legacy"
Clip: "Soap"
Featurette: "The Cast"
Featurette: "A Director's Vision"
Clip: "Welcome to Washington"
Clip: "I Did As Instructed"
Clip: "Take Comfort"
Clip: "What'd You Say to Pats?"
Featurette: "Chiwetel Becomes Solomon"
Clip: "Where You From, Platt?"
Clip: "Mind Your Wallet"
Clip: "I Want To Live"
Featurette: "A Portrait of Solomon Northup"
Trailer: Official Trailer
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