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Friday, October 18, 2013 Limited Theaters
for violence/cruelty, some nudity and brief sexuality
12 Years a Slave Plot: What's it about?
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life.
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12 Years a Slave Crew and Production Team
A look at the 12 Years a Slave behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Steve McQueen previously directed Blitz, Occupied City and Widows. The film's writer Steve McQueen penned Blitz, Widows and Shame.
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12 Years a Slave Production and Filming
12 Years a Slave Filming Timeline
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— 12 Years a Slave entered Completed status.
MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Production status.
Now filming in New Orleans.Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Shoots this summer in New Orleans.Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Development status.
Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
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— The film entered Announced status.
Intentions to make the movie; early in development.
12 Years a Slave Release Date: When was the film released?
12 Years a Slave was released in limited theaters on . 14 other films are opening on the same date, including Escape Plan, Carrie and The Fifth Estate. The movie was released in select theaters in major markets.
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12 Years a Slave was released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Buy your copy of 12 Years a Slave today on Amazon.
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