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12 Years A Slave

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Based on an incredible true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. 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 (personified by a malevolent slave owner), 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.

MPAA: Rated R for violence/cruelty, some nudity and brief sexuality

Principal Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, Michael Fassbender

Director: Steve McQueen

Theatrical Release: Oct. 18th 2013 Limited

I Want To Live 12 Years A Slave

Solomon and two other slaves discuss whether to plan a mutiny. Solomon states that he doesn't just want to just survive, he wants to live.

Themes: Survival, Slavery, Injustice, Human Trafficking, Human Rights, Life, Humanity, Despair, Hopeless
- Currently 0.0/5 Stars.
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Let Me Weep 12 Years A Slave

Solomon admonishes a fellow slave who is crying over being separated from her children, and tells her not to fall into despair.

Themes: Sorrow, Despair, Giving Up, Survival, Hope, Hopeless, Slavery, Perseverance, Freedom
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That's Scripture 12 Years A Slave

Epps reads passages of scripture to his slaves, which advocate the beating of slaves who are not compliant to their master.

Themes: Bible, Scripture, Slavery, Injustice, Abuse, Fear, Intimidation, Justification, Evil
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No Justice In Slavery 12 Years A Slave

Bass challenges Epps about the poor treatment of his slaves and the moral right to own slaves at all.

Themes: Candor, Ethics, Morality, Slavery, Injustice, Humanity, Cruelty, Freedom, Liberty
- Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
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Trailer 12 Years A Slave

The true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, who was abducted and sold into slavery.

Themes: Survival, Slavery, Injustice, Human Rights, Life, Humanity, Despair, Hopeless, Bondage
- Currently 0.0/5 Stars.
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