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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. 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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- When did 12 Years a Slave come out?
- 12 Years a Slave was released in 2013.
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- 12 Years a Slave is a drama and history film.
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- 12 Years a Slave runs about 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- Who stars in 12 Years a Slave?
- 12 Years a Slave stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
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- 12 Years a Slave currently scores 7.9 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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