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12 years a slave [videorecording (DVD)] / directed by Steve McQueen ; screenplay by John Ridley ; produced by Brad Pitt [and six others].

Contributor(s): Publisher number: 2288097 | 20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentPublication details: Beverly Hills, CA : Twentieth Century Fox , 2014.Edition: Widescreen editionDescription: 1 videodisc (134 min.) : sound, colorOther title:
  • Twelve years a slave [videorecording (DVD)]
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Music, Hans Zimmer.
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Brad Pitt.Summary: The harrowing account of a black man, born free in New York State, who was drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in 1841. Having no way to contact his family, and fearing for his life if he told the truth, Solomon Northup was sold from plantation to plantation in Louisiana, toiling under cruel masters for twelve years before meeting Samuel Bass, a Canadian who finally put him in touch with his family, and helped start the process to regain his freedom.
List(s) this item appears in: Anti-racism Reading/Viewing List 2020
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DVD DVD Hanover Public Library Shelves DVDA 12 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31906000943614

Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.

Based on a true story.

Special features: A historical portrait; the team; the score.

Music, Hans Zimmer.

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Brad Pitt.

The harrowing account of a black man, born free in New York State, who was drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in 1841. Having no way to contact his family, and fearing for his life if he told the truth, Solomon Northup was sold from plantation to plantation in Louisiana, toiling under cruel masters for twelve years before meeting Samuel Bass, a Canadian who finally put him in touch with his family, and helped start the process to regain his freedom.

Canadian Home Video rating: 14A.

Home use only.

English (with or without audio description), Spanish or French dialogue; optional English (SDH) or Spanish subtitles.

Descriptive Video Service (for people with visual disabilities).

Closed-captioned.

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