

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
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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Sarah Paulson
Mary Epps

Adepero Oduye
Eliza

Scoot McNairy
Brown

Paul Giamatti
Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt
Samuel Bass

Michael Kenneth Williams
Robert

Alfre Woodard
Mistress Shaw

Chris Chalk
Clemens

Taran Killam
Hamilton

Bill Camp
Radburn

Kelsey Scott
Anne Northup

Bryan Batt
Judge Turner

Quvenzhané Wallis
Margaret Northup

Garret Dillahunt
Armsby

Dwight Henry
Uncle Abram

Dickie Gravois
Overseer

Ashley Dyke
Anna

Cameron Zeigler
Alonzo Northup

Tony Bentley
Mr. Moon
Steve McQueen on 12 YEARS A SLAVE - AFI Movie Club
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12 YEARS A SLAVE | Director’s Commentary | Fox Searchlight
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Director Steve McQueen on the timeliness of 12 YEARS A SLAVE
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