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12 years a slave / Fox Searchlight Pictures ; directed by Steve McQueen ; screenplay by John Ridley ; produced by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner ; produced by Bill Pohlad, Steve McQueen, Arnon Milchan, Anthony Katagas ; executive producers, Tessa Ross, John Ridley ; Regency Enterprises and River Road Entertainment present a River Road, Plan B, and New Regency production ; in association with Film4 ; a film by Steve McQueen.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication Info Beverly Hills, California : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2014]
Copyright Notice ©2014
Description1 videodisc (approximately 134 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Northup, Solomon, 1808-1863?--Drama.
DVD-Video discs.
Enslaved persons--United States --Drama.
African Americans--Drama.
Plantation life--Louisiana --History --19th century --Drama.
Slavery--Louisiana --History --19th century --Drama.
Kidnapping--United States --Drama.
Other author/creatorMcQueen, Steve, 1969- film director, film producer.
Other author/creatorRidley, John, 1965- screenwriter, film producer.
Other author/creatorPitt, Brad, 1963- film producer, actor.
Other author/creatorGardner, Dede film producer.
Other author/creatorKleiner, Jeremy film producer.
Other author/creatorPohlad, William, film producer.
Other author/creatorMilchan, Arnon, 1944- film producer.
Other author/creatorKatagas, Anthony, film producer.
Other author/creatorRoss, Tessa film producer.
Other author/creatorEjiofor, Chiwetel, 1977- actor.
Other author/creatorFassbender, Michael, 1977- actor.
Other author/creatorCumberbatch, Benedict, 1976- actor.
Other author/creatorDano, Paul, 1984- actor.
Other author/creatorDillahunt, Garret, 1964- actor.
Other author/creatorGiamatti, Paul actor.
Other author/creatorMcNairy, Scoot actor.
Other author/creatorNyong'o, Lupita actor.
Other author/creatorOduye, Adepero actor.
Other author/creatorPaulson, Sarah, 1974- actor.
Other author/creatorWilliams, Michael Kenneth actor.
Other author/creatorWoodard, Alfre, 1953- actor.
Other author/creatorChalk, Chris (Christopher Eugene), actor.
Other author/creatorBobbitt, Sean, director of photography.
Other author/creatorStockhausen, Adam, production designer.
Other author/creatorWalker, Joe editor of moving image work.
Other author/creatorNorris, Patricia costume designer.
Other author/creatorZimmer, Hans composer (expression)
Other author/creatorMotion picture adaptation of (work): Northup, Solomon, 1808-1863? Twelve years a slave.
Other author/creatorFox Searchlight Pictures production company.
Other author/creatorRegency Enterprises presenter.
Other author/creatorRiver Road Entertainment (Firm) presenter, production company.
Other author/creatorPlan B (Firm), production company.
Other author/creatorNew Regency (Firm) production company.
Other author/creatorFilmFour (Firm) production company.
Other author/creatorTwentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc., film distributor.
Uniform title12 years a slave (Motion picture)
Variant title Twelve years a slave
Physical mediumDVD video 4 3/4 in.
Abstract Based on the true story of Solomon Northup. It is 1841, and Northup, an accomplished, free citizen of New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps and must find the strength within to survive. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, and newcomer Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years a Slave is both an unflinching account of slavery in American history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope.
Local noteLittle-305131031556X
General noteOriginally released as a motion picture in 2013.
General noteBased on the book Twelve years a slave by Solomon Northup.
General noteExtras: The team; The score; Sneak peek.
CreditsDirector of photography, Sean Bobbitt ; production designer, Adam Stockhausen ; editor, Joe Walker ; costume designer, Patricia Norris ; music by Hans Zimmer.
Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Garret Dillahunt, Paul Giamatti, Scoot McNairy, Lupita Nyong'o, Adepero Oduye, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt, Michael Kenneth Williams, Alfre Woodard, Chris Chalk, Taran Killam, Bill Camp.
Audience MPAA rating: R, for violence/cruelty, some nudity and brief sexuality ; Canadian home video rating: 14A.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageIn English (Dolby Digital 5.1), optional dubbed Spanish or dubbed French (surround Dolby Digital 2.0); optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); English descriptive audio track for people with visual disabilities (5.1).
Awards noteAcademy Awards, 2014: Best motion picture, Best performance by an actress in a supporting role (Lupita Nyong'o), Best writing, adapted screenplay (John Ridley).
Genre/formFiction films.
Genre/formHistorical films.
Genre/formBiographical films.
Genre/formFilm adaptations.
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre/formVideo recordings for people with visual disabilities.
UPC 024543880967 80
UPC 024543880974
Publisher number2288096 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (U.S.)
Publisher number2288097 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (Canada)
Stock numberMidwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com

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