Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley, Solomon Northup Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender Released: January 30, 2014 Rating: Runtime: 134 minutes Websites: Story: Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. 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) forever alters his life. Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor Solomon Northup Paul Giamatti Freeman Benedict Cumberbatch Ford Paul Dano Tibeats Michael Fassbender Edwin Epps Alfre Woodard Mistress Shaw Brad Pitt Bass Dwight Henry Uncle Abram Dickie Gravois Overseer Bryan Batt Judge Turner Ashley Dyke Anna Kelsey Scott Anne Northup Quvenzhane Wallis Margaret Northup Cameron Zeigler Alonzo Northup Tony Bentley Mr. Moon Scoot McNairy Brown Taran Killam Hamilton Christopher Berry Burch Bill Camp Radburn Mister Mackey Jr. Randall Chris Chalk Clemens