Celebrating the Resilience and Legacy of Solomon Northup: A Fandom for Freeman Enthusiasts
Freeman is a haunting odyssey of resilience, where Solomon Northup's spirit battles against the chains of inhumanity, revealing the stark contrast between freedom's light and the shadows of oppression, igniting a fierce cry for justice.
Freeman (12 Years A Slave) Trivia
What is the name of the main character portrayed by Chiwetel Ejiofor in "12 Years a Slave"? (Genius)
#1: Solomon Northup
#2: Frederick Douglass
#3: Paul Lawrence Dunbar
#4: Nat Turner
What type of work does Solomon Northup perform on the plantation in "12 Years a Slave"? (Medium)
#1: Carpenter
#2: Musician
#3: Blacksmith
#4: Fieldhand
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Freeman (12 Years A Slave) Fun Facts
Freeman, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, is based on the real-life Solomon Northup, who was a free man kidnapped and sold into slavery for 12 years before regaining his freedom.
The film features a score composed by Hans Zimmer, who won the Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on The Lion King.
Freeman (12 Years A Slave) Polls
What aspect of "12 Years a Slave" resonated with you the most?
The portrayal of slavery's brutality
The character development of Solomon Northup
The historical accuracy of the film
The direction and cinematography
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What was your favorite performance in "12 Years a Slave"?
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup
Lupita Nyong'o as Patsey
Michael Fassbender as Edwin Epps
Sarah Paulson as Mistress Epps
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