12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave (2013)

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup

  • Genre: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 2013-10-18
  • User Rating: 7.9/10 from 10956 ratings
  • Runtime: 2h 14min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: New Regency Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
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Summary

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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    Directing Steve McQueen Director
    Production Bill Pohlad Producer
    Writing John Ridley Screenplay
    Production Jeremy Kleiner Producer
    Costume & Make-Up Patricia Norris Costume Design
    Production Francine Maisler Casting
    Production Anthony Katagas Producer
    Production Arnon Milchan Producer
    Production Dede Gardner Producer
    Art David Stein Art Direction
    Production Brad Pitt Producer
    Art Adam Stockhausen Production Design
    Production Steve McQueen Producer
    Camera Sean Bobbitt Director of Photography
    Sound Hans Zimmer Original Music Composer
    Writing Solomon Northup Novel
    Editing Joe Walker Editor
    Costume & Make-Up Ma Kalaadevi Ananda Makeup Department Head
    Costume & Make-Up Andree Fortier Costume Supervisor
    Art Alice Baker Set Decoration
    Art Carl Sprague Set Designer
    Lighting Mike McLaughlin Gaffer
    Crew Jude Erny Scenic Artist
    Visual Effects Tim LeDoux Visual Effects Supervisor
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    Production Meagan Lewis Casting
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    Sound Leslie Shatz Sound Designer
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    Directing Eva Z. Cabrera Script Supervisor
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    Costume & Make-Up Dena Matranga Set Costumer
    Art David Rotondo Construction Coordinator
    Sound Catherine Wilson Music Editor
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    Visual Effects Jason Sanford Visual Effects Producer
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    Costume & Make-Up Patrick Wiley Assistant Costume Designer
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