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In 1841, the Afro-American violinist Solomon Northup is a free man, living with his wife and children in Saratoga Springs, New York. He is hired by two men for a two-week tour in Washington with their theatrical company. However Solomon is kidnapped and sold as a slave in New Orleans with the nickname Platt. Along twelve years, he works in the plantations and has abusive treatment of his masters, until the day he meets the Canadian abolitionist Bass that promises to send a letter to his family.
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Awards
Oscar Best Picture 2014
Oscar Actress in a Supporting Role 2014 (Lupita Nyong\'o)
Oscar Writing (Adapted Screenplay) 2014
Nominated for Actor in a Leading Role 2014 (Chiwetel Ejiofor)
Nominated for Actor in a Supporting Role 2014 (Michael Fassbender)
Nominated for Directing 2014 (Steve McQueen)
Nominated for Film Editing 2014 (Joe Walker)
Nominated for Costume Design 2014 (Patricia Norris)
Nominated for Art Direction 2014
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