12 Years A Slave

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12 Years a Slave: Celebrating Bravery, Resilience, and History

Brace yourself for a harrowing journey where hope clashes with inhumanity. Solomon Northup’s odyssey from a free man to a survivor of unspeakable cruelty exposes the stark, brutal realities of slavery, illuminated by rare moments of kindness and resilience.

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Who directed the film "12 Years a Slave"? (Expert)

#1: Quentin Tarantino

#2: Steve McQueen

#3: Martin Scorsese

#4: Christopher Nolan

Which actor won an Academy Award for their role in "12 Years a Slave"? (Advanced)

#1: Chiwetel Ejiofor

#2: Michael Fassbender

#3: Brad Pitt

#4: Lupita Nyong'o

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Lupita Nyong'o won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her debut film role in 12 Years a Slave.

To ensure historical accuracy, director Steve McQueen used primary sources, including Solomon Northup's own memoir, as well as consultation with historians.

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1841

Northup Kidnapped

Solomon Northup, a free African American man, was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Washington, D.C.

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1841

Northup Sold into Slavery in Louisiana

After being kidnapped, Northup was sold into slavery in Louisiana where he worked on plantations for 12 years.

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January 3, 1853

Northup Freed

With the help of a white carpenter and his friends, Solomon Northup was able to send a letter north and was eventually freed from slavery.

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1853

Publication of 'Twelve Years a Slave' Memoir

'Twelve Years a Slave,' Solomon Northup's memoir detailing his experience of being kidnapped and enslaved, was published and became a significant abolitionist literature.

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