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12 years a slave /

12 years a slave /
12 years a slave /
Based on the book Twelve years a slave by Solomon Northup. Directed by Steve McQueen ; screenplay by John Ridley ; produced by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner Bill Pohlad, Steve McQueen, Arnon Milchan, Anthony Katagas. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Lupita Nyong'o, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt, Alfre Woodard. Based on the true story of Solomon Northup. It is 1841, and Northup, an accomplished, free citizen of New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps and must find the strength within to survive. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, and newcomer Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years a Slave is both an unflinching account of slavery in American history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope. Censorship classification : MA15+. DVD video, Dolby digital 5.1, PAL, Region 2, 4, anamorphic widescreen 2.35:1. English. Closed-captioned in English. Academy Awards, 2014: Best motion picture, Best performance by an actress in a supporting role (Lupita Nyong'o), Best writing, adapted screenplay (John Ridley)

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Record Number 497373
Title 12 years a slave /
Alternative title Twelve years a slave
Publication details Australia Icon Films, 2014.
Pagination etc. 1 DVD-video (133 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Contents note Based on the book Twelve years a slave by Solomon Northup.
Creation Note Directed by Steve McQueen ; screenplay by John Ridley ; produced by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner Bill Pohlad, Steve McQueen, Arnon Milchan, Anthony Katagas.
Performer note Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Lupita Nyong'o, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt, Alfre Woodard.
Summary Note Based on the true story of Solomon Northup. It is 1841, and Northup, an accomplished, free citizen of New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps and must find the strength within to survive. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, and newcomer Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years a Slave is both an unflinching account of slavery in American history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope.
Target audience note Censorship classification : MA15+.
Subject Northup, Solomon, -- 1808-1863?
Slaves -- United States -- Drama
African Americans -- Drama
Plantation life -- Louisiana -- History -- 19th century -- Drama
Slavery -- Louisiana -- History -- 19th century -- Drama
Kidnapping -- United States -- Drama
Fiction films
Historical films
Biographical films
Film adaptations
Feature films
Added Entry Pitt, Brad
Ejiofor, Chiwetel
Fassbender, Michael
Cumberbatch, Benedict
Dano, Paul
Giamatti, Paul
Nyong'o, Lupita
Paulson ,Sarah
Woodard, Alfre
Northup, Solomon
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