Golden Globe winner and major Osar contender, 12 Years a Slave, is based on a true story and tells of Solomon Northup – a free man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. Played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, the film depicts Solomon’s fight for survival, freedom and finally, release, after 12 years of torturous slavery. The film also stars heavy-hitter and CoL alumni Michael Fassbender and Girl to Watch Lupita Nyong’o.
Oscar nominations include best picture; best actor for Chiwetel; best supporting actor for Michael Fassbender; best supporting actress for Lupita Nyong’o; best director for Steve McQueen; best writing, adapted screenplay; best costume design; best production design; best film editing
Here is the trailer: