A film based on the memoirs of Solomon Northrup a New York State-born free negro who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. in 1841 and sold into slavery. Working on plantations in the state of Louisiana for twelve years before his release.
Fantastic film, We Left the cinema feeling emotionally wrung out.
This is a dark, emotional, true story showing every gory detail really well portrayed by the actors and director. Chiwetel Ejiofor’s performance is amazing, definitely Oscar-worthy as is Michael Fassbender’s for his portrayal of the alcoholic sadistic cotton planter.
10/10
