12 Years a Slave

In the pre-Civil War era of the United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man living in upstate New York, finds his life turned upside down when he is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Torn from his family and home, Solomon encounters both brutal cruelty and moments of unexpected kindness as he navigates the harrowing reality of enslavement. Despite the overwhelming challenges he faces, he fights not just for survival, but also to maintain his dignity and sense of self.

Over the course of his twelve-year ordeal, Solomon’s resilience is tested repeatedly. He is forced to adapt to a world filled with oppression, yet he clings to hope and the memory of his former life. His journey is marked by hardship, but also by the human connections he forms, which offer glimpses of compassion amidst the darkness.

Everything changes when Solomon crosses paths with a Canadian abolitionist. This encounter becomes a pivotal moment in his life, opening the door to a new possibility for freedom. The unexpected ally offers Solomon a chance to reclaim his identity and fight back against the system that has imprisoned him. As their fates intertwine, Solomon finds renewed strength in the pursuit of liberation, igniting a determination that propels him toward a future he once thought lost.