12 years a slave
DVD - 2014
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.
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- Genres
- Historical films
Biographical films
Film adaptations
Feature films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities - Published
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Beverly Hills, California :
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
c2014.
©2014 - Language
- English
Spanish
French - Other Authors
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- Edition
- Widescreen
- Item Description
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Based on the book Twelve years a slave by Solomon Northup.
Extras: The team; The score; Sneak peek. - Physical Description
- 1 videodisc (approximately 134 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
- Format
- DVD, NTSC region 1, dual layer, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, surround Dolby Digital 2.0.
- Audience
- MPAA rating: R, for violence/cruelty, some nudity and brief sexuality.
- Awards
- Academy Awards for : Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay (2014).
- Production Credits
- Director of photography, Sean Bobbitt ; editor, Joe Walker ; music by Hans Zimmer.