Review:
12 Years A Slave (2013)
overall review score: 4.5
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12 Years a Slave is a 2013 historical drama film directed by Steve McQueen based on the memoir of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War United States.
Key Features
- Historical accuracy
- Powerful performances
- Emotional storytelling
Pros
- Outstanding acting from the cast
- Compelling and heartbreaking story
- Important historical representation of slavery
Cons
- Some viewers may find it difficult to watch due to its subject matter