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12 Years a Slave

Poster for the movie "12 Years a Slave"
Poster for the movie "12 Years a Slave"

12 Years a Slave (2013)

134 min - Drama, History - 18 October 2013
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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.

Director:  Steve McQueen
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Queen & Slim

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Queen & Slim (2019)

131 min - Drama, Romance, Crime - 27 November 2019
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While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results.

Director:  Melina Matsoukas
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