12 Years a Slave

     

12 Years a Slave2013

Director: Steve McQueen
Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, Michael Fassbender
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Rating: R (Restricted)
Runtime: 134 minutes

12 Years a Slave is a 2013 film about a New York State-born free negro who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. in 1841 and sold into slavery. more »


Ford:
I believe Tibeats is skulkin' about the premises somewhere. He wants you dead, and he will attempt to have you so. It's no longer safe for you here. And I don't believe you will remain passive if Tibeats attacks. I have transferred my debt to Edwin Epps. He will take charge of you.

Solomon Northup:
Master Ford, you must know; I am not a slave.

Ford:
I cannot hear that.

Solomon Northup:
Before I came to you I was a free man.

Ford:
I am trying to save your life! And... I have a debt to be mindful of. That, now, is to Edwin Epps. He is a hard man. Prides himself on being a "n*gger breaker." But truthfully I could find no others who would have you. You've made a reputation of yourself. Whatever your circumstances, you are an exceptional n*gger, Platt. I fear no good will come of it.

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