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.
12 Years a Slave has generally received very positive reviews.
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Review of 12 Years a Slave (2013)
Review of 12 Years a Slave (2013)
By Peter Travers (3,602) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 16 Oct 2013
Review of 12 Years a Slave (2013)
Review of 12 Years a Slave (2013)
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12 Years a Slave was released in 2013 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 1,244 reviews, giving 12 Years a Slave (2013) an average rating of 85%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 85% and users giving an average score of 87%.
With a score of 85%, 12 Years a Slave is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 2013, which stands at 58%.
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