Movies like 12 Years a Slave
Loved 12 Years a Slave? These picks share its genre and mood — pulled from live data and reshuffled every visit, each with a trailer and where to watch.
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12 Years a Slave
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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