12 Years a Slave

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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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Other Authors: Ridley, John, 1965- (Screenwriter), Pitt, Brad, 1963- (Actor), Ejiofor, Chiwetel (Actor), Fassbender, Michael, 1977- (Actor), Cumberbatch, Benedict, 1976- (Actor), Dano, Paul, 1984- (Actor), Dillahunt, Garret, 1964- (Actor), Giamatti, Paul (Actor), McNairy, Scoot (Actor), Nyong'o, Lupita (Actor), Oduye, Adepero (Actor), Paulson, Sarah, 1974- (Actor), Williams, Michael Kenneth (Actor), Woodard, Alfre, 1953- (Actor), Chalk, Chris (Christopher Eugene) (Actor), Bobbitt, Sean (director of photography.), Norris, Patricia (Costume designer), Zimmer, Hans (composer (expression)), Northup, Solomon, 1808-1863?
Format: DVD
Language:English
Spanish
French
Published: Beverly Hills, California : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2014]
Subjects:
Northup, Solomon, > 1808-1863? > Drama.
Northup, Solomon, > 1808-1863?
Northup, Solomon, > 1808-1863? > Fiction.
1800-1899
Enslaved persons > United States > Drama.
African Americans > Drama.
Plantation life > Louisiana > History > 19th century > Drama.
Slavery > Louisiana > History > 19th century > Drama.
Kidnapping > United States > Drama.
Esclavos > Estados Unidos > Teatro.
Afronorteamericanos > Teatro.
Esclavitud > Louisiana > História > Siglo XIX > Teatro.
Secuestro > Estados Unidos > Teatro.
Películas cinematográficas populares.
Materiales en español > Teatro.
Materiales bilingües > Teatro.
African Americans.
Kidnapping.
Plantation life.
Slavery.
Enslaved persons.
Slaves > United States > Fiction.
African Americans > Fiction.
Plantation life > Louisiana > History > Fiction.
Slavery > Louisiana > History > Fiction.
Closed caption video recordings.
Louisiana.
United States.
DVD-Video discs.
Motion pictures > Great Britain.
Biographical films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Academy Award winner.
Golden Globe winner.
Toronto International Film Festival winner.
Drama.
History.
Films historiques.
Films biographiques.
Films de fiction.
Vidéos pour personnes handicapées auditives.
Adaptations cinématographiques.
Vidéos pour personnes handicapées visuelles.
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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 Fassbender, 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:Wide screen (2.40:1).
Based on the memoir Twelve years a slave by Solomon Northup.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Extras: The team; The score; Sneak peek.
Physical Description:1 DVD (approximately 134 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Playing Time:02:14:00
Format:DVD, NTSC region 1, dual layer, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, surround Dolby Digital 2.0.
Audience:MPAA rating: R, for violence/cruelty, some nudity and brief sexuality ; Canadian home video rating: 14A.
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:Director of photography, Sean Bobbitt ; production designer, Adam Stockhausen ; editor, Joe Walker ; costume designer, Patricia Norris ; music by Hans Zimmer.
ISBN:9786315283499
6315283497
0108316645
9780108316647
Access:For private home use only.

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