12 Years a Slave(2013)
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
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.
Movie: 12 Years a Slave
Top 10 Billed Cast
Solomon Northup
Edwin Epps
Patsey
William Ford
John Tibeats
Mary Epps
Eliza
Brown
Theophilus Freeman
Samuel Bass
Video Trailer 12 Years a Slave
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
"A Director's Vision"
"A Portrait of Solomon Northup"
"Chiwetel Becomes Solomon"
"I Did As Instructed"
"I Want To Live"
"Mind Your Wallet"
"On Education"
"Soap"
"Solomon's Legacy"
All 52 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
"A Director's Vision" - Featurette
"A Portrait of Solomon Northup" - Featurette
"Chiwetel Becomes Solomon" - Featurette
"I Did As Instructed" - Clip
"I Want To Live" - Clip
"Mind Your Wallet" - Clip
"On Education" - Featurette
"Soap" - Clip
"Solomon's Legacy" - Featurette
"Take Comfort" - Clip
"The Cast" - Featurette
"The Faces of Solomon Northup" - Featurette
"Welcome to Washington" - Clip
"What'd You Say to Pats?" - Clip
"Where You From, Platt?" - Clip
12 Years A Slave - In cinemas 10th January - Teaser
12 YEARS A SLAVE - "Electrifying" - Teaser
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Adepero Oduye] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/M3shq9P6Lsk/sddefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Adepero Oduye] HD - Featurette
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Bill Pohlad - Producer] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/f908OkPiNXw/sddefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Bill Pohlad - Producer] HD - Featurette
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Chiwetel Ejiofor] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/0XDlSUySXrc/sddefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Chiwetel Ejiofor] HD - Featurette
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Hans Zimmer - Composer] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/K3cXWbTfVY4/sddefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Hans Zimmer - Composer] HD - Featurette
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Lupita Nyong'o] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/2iTJyHGQDPw/sddefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Lupita Nyong'o] HD - Featurette
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Steve McQueen - Director] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Qlx-s-6YYFU/sddefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Steve McQueen - Director] HD - Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE | Director’s Commentary | Fox Searchlight - Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE | Steve McQueen Q&A - Featurette
12 Years a Slave | Watch on Digital HD Now! | FOX Home Entertainment - Teaser
12 Years a Slave | Watch on Digital HD Now! | FOX Home Entertainment - Teaser
12 YEARS A SLAVE Press Conference | Festival 2013 - Featurette
12 Years A Slave TV spot - Teaser
12 YEARS A SLAVE: "Fight Back" - Teaser
12 YEARS A SLAVE: "Let Me Weep, Solomon" - Clip
12 YEARS A SLAVE: Nominated for 9 Academy Awards - Teaser
AFI AWARDS 2013: '12 YEARS A SLAVE' - Featurette
Benedict Cumberbatch on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects - Featurette
Brad Pitt on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects - Featurette
Director Steve McQueen on the timeliness of 12 YEARS A SLAVE - Featurette
Michael Fassbender on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects - Featurette
NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Press Conference | Steve McQueen - Featurette
NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Q&A | Steve McQueen + Cast - Featurette
NYFF51: Alfre Woodard | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
NYFF51: Chiwetel Ejiofor | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
NYFF51: John Ridley | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
NYFF51: Kelsey Scott | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
NYFF51: Lupita Nyong'o | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
NYFF51: Michael Fassbender | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
NYFF51: Michael K. Williams | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
NYFF51: Paul Dano | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
NYFF51: Rob Steinberg | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
NYFF51: Sarah Paulson | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
NYFF51: Steve McQueen | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet - Featurette
Steve McQueen on 12 YEARS A SLAVE - AFI Movie Club - Featurette
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