12 Years a Slave

Louisiana plantation, summer, chains binding wrists. A free man from New York is forced into labor, facing cruelty and unexpected kindness. McQueen grounds this historical drama in harsh reality.

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12 Years a Slave was released in 2013 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 134 minutes.