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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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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Poster for the movie "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"
Poster for the movie "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

130 min - Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller - 26 June 2014
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A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.

Director:  Matt Reeves
Writers:  Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
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