12 Years a Slave

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Solomon Northup, a free black man living in New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana in this 2013 drama directed by Steve McQueen. Based on a true story, the film follows Northup as he endures ownership under masters ranging from relatively merciful to brutally cruel, including roles by Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Fassbender. Chiwetel Ejiofor delivers a powerful central performance, anchoring the narrative with intelligence and dignity as Northup navigates the dehumanizing realities of slavery in the pre-Civil War South. The supporting cast, featuring Lupita Nyong’o, Alfre Woodard, Brad Pitt, and others, brings depth to the psychological and moral complexities slavery inflicted on all involved.

This is a single-disc DVD release from Fox Searchlight Pictures with a runtime of two hours and fourteen minutes and rated R. The film captures its subject matter with unflinching clarity, letting the historical facts speak through vivid cinematography and strong performances. Own this powerful historical drama on physical media at a used price.