Title 12 Years a Slave Overview In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life. Tagline The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup Genres Drama, History Keywords whip, kidnapping, slavery, plantation, night shift, violin player, physical abuse, cotton, slave owner, 19th century, sold into slavery, abolitionist Production Companies Plan B Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, River Road Entertainment, Film4, New Regency Pictures Production Countries United States of America, United Kingdom Spoken Languages English Original Language en Runtime minutes 134 Release Year 2013
Worldwide box office revenue: approximately 187 million USD