12 Years a Slave (2013)

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.

Genres: Drama, History

What to watch after 12 Years a Slave

• Hotel Rwanda (2004) — Same feel: painful, sad
• Beasts of No Nation (2015) — Same feel: painful, sad
• A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) — Same feel: painful, sad
• Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
• Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) — Same subject: african american history
• 13th (2016) — Same subject: slavery, usa history