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.
Director · Steve McQueenStatus · ReleasedBudget · 20.0MRevenue · 187.0MProduction · New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment +3
TMDB7.9/10
12.0K votes
Media
Trailer
Official Trailer
July 19, 2013
Featurette
"A Portrait of Solomon Northup"
September 4, 2013
Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE Press Conference | Festival 2013
September 7, 2013
