Fandangomovies provides exclusive interviews with celebrities, movie clips on upcoming releases and other movie related content in addition to the newest movie trailers available. It is an adaptation of the 1853 autobiographical slave narrative memoir of the same name by solomon northup, a new york stateborn free negro who was kidnapped in washington, d. Facing cruelty personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by michael fassbender, as. Northup, a black man living chiwetel ejiofor in new york during the mid1800s is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the deep south. During his 12 years of being a slave, he meets a canadian abolitionist played by brad pitt who will change his life forever.
Northup worked on plantations in the state of louisiana for 12 years before. List of accolades received by 12 years a slave film. Chiwetel ejiofor stars in his oscarnominated role as a free new york man sold into slavery in the year 1841. John ridley screenplay by, solomon northup based on twelve years a slave by. In italy, promotional posters for the film featured brad pitt and michael. Based on an incredible true story of one mans fight for survival and freedom. Apart from that, it is a very good film, but be prepared to be shocked by some of the violence. He is shanghaied by a couple of evil white men, and soon ends up on a boat.
Based on a true story, 12 years a slave depicts the journey of a free black man in the 1840s that is kidnapped and sold into southern slavery. Steve mcqueens 12 years a slave stars chiwetel ejifor as solomon northup, a free dark man in 1840s america. The debut trailer for 12 years a slave is out, giving movie fans an idea of what to expect from the upcoming drama, which is based on a true story. Northup was put to work on plantations in the state of louisiana for 12 years before being released.
View hd trailers and videos for 12 years a slave on rotten tomatoes, then check our tomatometer to find out what the critics say. The story takes place in 1840s america, and revolves around solomon northrup, a free black man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. In the precivil war united states, solomon northup, a free black man from upstate new york, is abducted and sold into slavery. The film stars chiwetel ejiofor as the protagonist, northup. The only thing that lets this film down is the rather odd beginning and the at times lessthanclear dialogue. Directed by steve mcqueen, the film features a cast that includes chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, benedict cumberbatch and paul dano. But with the exception of a somewhat distracting thirdact cameo by coproducer brad. The film is based on the true story of solomon northup a black man who was born free in new york state but abducted, sold into slavery and kept in bondage for 12 years in louisiana before the american civil war.
Film depicts the true story of a free man from new york, who in precivil war america, is abducted and sold into slavery. A freeborn black man is abducted from new york and sold into slavery in this historical drama. Chiwetel ejiofor, michael kenneth williams, michael fassbender language. Subjected to the cruelty of one malevolent owner michael fassbender, he also finds unexpected kindness from another, as he struggles continually to survive and maintain some of his dignity. Impact of stereotypes in mcqueens 12 years a slave. Facing cruelty personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by michael fassbender as well as unexpected kindnesses, solomon struggles not only. Starring chiwetel ejiofor, brad pitt, benedict cumberbatch, michael fassbender, sarah paulson.
This powerful film based on a true story won three oscars. Directed by steve mcqueen and starring chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, benedict cumberbatch and paul dano. In the antebellum united states, solomon northup, a free black man from upstate new york, is abducted and sold into slavery. Watch 12 years a slave online stream full movie directv. Trailer for 12 years a slave 12 years a slave is based on an incredible true story of one mans fight for survival and freedom. This is one of the best, if not the best, movies centered around a theme of slavery. Met chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender en lupita nyongo. Chiwetel ejiofor stars for director steve mcqueen hunger, shame in the true story of solomon northup, a freeborn black man who was kidnapped, drugged, and. Benedict cumberbatch at an event for 12 years a slave 20 chiwetel ejiofor in 12. I shall be discussing the micro features within the trailer sound, camera, editing, miseenscene as well as a representational analysis and the institutional. From acclaimed director steve mcqueen comes this deeply evocative and brilliantly acted film claudia puig, usa today based on the true. In the years before the civil war, solomon northup chiwetel ejiofor, a free black man from upstate new york, is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the south.
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