2013, drama, history
134 minutes
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...
Age
14+
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English
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