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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup
Movie2013134 minReleasedUS R
12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
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.
DramaHistory
Crew
Key crew roles and departments.
Bianca Stigter
Producer
Production
John Ridley
Screenplay
Writing
Sean Bobbitt
Director of Photography
Camera
Steve McQueen
Director
Directing
Solomon Northup
Novel
Writing
Joe Walker
Editor
Editing
DS
David Stein
Art Direction
Art
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Meagan Lewis
Casting
Production
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Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Costume & Make-Up
Adam Stockhausen
Production Design
Art
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Sound
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Alice Baker
Set Decoration
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