12 Years a Slave
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- TMDB rating for 12 Years a Slave (opens in a new tab)7.9 / 10(12,208 votes)
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- Director: Steve McQueen
- Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson
- Released: Oct 18, 2013
Synopsis
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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Awards
- Best PictureAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best Supporting ActressAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best Writing, Adapted ScreenplayAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best Motion Picture – DramaGolden Globe Awards
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- Best FilmBAFTA
- Best CinematographyIndependent Spirit Awards
- Best ScreenplayIndependent Spirit Awards
- Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best FilmDallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association
- National Board of Review: Top Ten FilmsNational Board of Review of Motion Pictures
- AACTA International Award for Best ActorOther awards
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best FilmOther awards
- Dorian Award for Film of the YearOther awards
- Satellite Award for Best FilmOther awards
- Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice AwardToronto International Film Festival