12 Years a Slave is a historical drama film based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War United States. The film depicts the brutal and dehumanizing experiences he endured during his twelve years in bondage, highlighting the resilience and courage of the human spirit.

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o