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12 Years a Slave

Film · 2013

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. John Ridleywriter · executive producer
  2. Steve McQueendirector · producer
  3. Joe Walkereditor
  4. Tessa Rossexecutive producer
  5. Meagan Lewiscasting director
  6. Sean Bobbittcinematographer
  7. Francine Maislercasting director
  8. Hans Zimmercomposer
  9. Bianca Stigterproducer
  10. Bill Pohladproducer
  11. Jason Sanfordproducer
  12. Lauren Ritchieproducer
  13. Anthony Katagasproducer
  14. Jeremy Kleinerproducer
  15. Dede Gardnerproducer
  16. Brad Pittproducer
  17. Arnon Milchanproducer
  18. Adam Stockhausenproduction designer

On screen

  1. Lupita Nyong'olead actor
  2. Chiwetel Ejioforlead actor
  3. Michael Fassbenderlead actor
  4. Benedict Cumberbatchlead actor
  5. Brad Pittsupporting actor
  6. Adepero Oduyesupporting actor
  7. Paul Danosupporting actor
  8. Michael Kenneth Williamssupporting actor
  9. Sarah Paulsonsupporting actor
  10. Scoot McNairysupporting actor
  11. Paul Giamattisupporting actor
  12. Austin Purnellguest actor
  13. Cameron Zeiglerguest actor
  14. Caroline Grace Williamsonguest actor
  15. Carroll Burtguest actor
  16. Corrina Roshea Bobbguest actor
  17. Devin Maurice Evansguest actor
  18. Dickie Gravoisguest actor
  19. Gerard 'Jerry' Lewisguest actor
  20. Isaiah Jacksonguest actor
  21. Jarett Shortsguest actor
  22. Jason Owenguest actor
  23. Jim Johnsonguest actor
  24. JJ Cokerguest actor
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