12 Years a Slave
2013 · Film · 2h 14m
Drama, History
8.2 average
A brutal, beautifully shot endurance test that leaves you wrecked and quiet — essential, but only when you can give it everything.
What it is
In the years before the Civil War, a free Black man is abducted and sold into slavery in Louisiana. Forced to endure cruelty, exploitation, and uncertainty, he struggles to survive while holding on to his dignity and hope of returning to his family.
The feel
Grounded in reality·Not remotely funny·Emotionally heavy·A one-time watch
Heads up
16+Graphic violenceSexual content
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