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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...

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Uniform Title:12 years a slave (Motion picture)
Corporate Author: FilmFour (Firm)
Other Authors: Ridley, John, 1965- (Screenwriter), Zimmer, Hans (composer (expression)), Pitt, Brad, 1963- (Actor), Ejiofor, Chiwetel, 1977- (Actor), Fassbender, Michael, 1977- (Actor), Cumberbatch, Benedict, 1976- (Actor), Dano, Paul, 1984- (Actor), Giamatti, Paul (Actor), Nyong'o, Lupita (Actor), Paulson, Sarah, 1974- (Actor), Woodard, Alfre, 1953- (Actor), Northup, Solomon, 1808-1863?
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:English
Spanish
French
Language Notes:English, Spanish or French dialogue; Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); English descriptive audio track for people with visual disabilities.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [Publisher not identified], [2014]
Edition:[English/Spanish/French dialogue version].
Subjects:
Northup, Solomon, > 1808-1863? > Drama.
Slaves > United States > Drama.
African Americans > Drama.
Plantation life > Louisiana > History > 19th century > Drama.
Slavery > Louisiana > History > 19th century > Drama.
Kidnapping > United States > Drama.
Historical films.
Biographical films.
Film adaptations.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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Summary: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 Fassbener, 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.
Item Description:Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Based on the book Twelve years a slave by Solomon Northup.
Special features: A historical portrait; the team; the score.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (134 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:Blu-ray, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (English), Dolby digital 5.1 (Spanish, French), English descriptive audio 5.1; requires Blu-ray player.
Audience:Rating: R; for violence/cruelty, some nudity and brief sexuality.
Awards:Academy Awards, 2014: Best motion picture, Best performance by an actress in a supporting role (Lupita Nyong'o), Best writing, adapted screenplay (John Ridley).
Production Credits:Music, Hans Zimmer ; editor, Joe Walker ; director of photography, Sean Bobbitt.