In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty 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 will forever alter his life.
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My dad told me before watching this that this was one of the most historically accurate movies of all time. That just made everything hit so much harder. This is maybe one of the most horrifying movies I have ever seen. I was shaking with fear for almost every moment. Every scene had my attention, every laceration had a tear, and every performance broke me down. I have not been moved by anything like this, since Schindler's List. I also want to take a moment and discuss my recent few school days. Don't worry, I have a reason. For the past month of school, my English class and I have been discussing basically nothing but racism, sexism, and analyzing them both so incredibly much, that it really is no longer an English class. Which, I really do love discussing these topics. I love learning about Martin Luther King Jr and Malcom X and the impact that they had on the world, but my teacher,…
“Laws change, Epps. Universal truths are constant. It is a fact, a plain and simple fact, that what is true and right is true and right for all. White and black alike.” Very heavy movie.
Hard to watch because of how real and raw it is sometimes. Pretty amazing when it comes to story! Relevant for the day it is today when here in Brazil we reflect about the insertion of black people in brazilian society
It's too raw to make anyone cry.