12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave is a historical drama film that tells the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 1840s, situating the entity historically in the context of the pre-Civil War era in the United States.

The film is an adaptation of Solomon Northup's memoir, showcasing the brutal realities of slavery and the struggle for freedom and human dignity.