12 Years a Slave
Based on a haunting true story, 12 Years a Slave tells the tale of a free black man, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Northup is subjected to the cruelty of his malevolent owner, Epps (Michael Fassbender), as he struggles to survive with dignity. The film, which grossed $188 million in the box office, launched Lupita N'yongo's career.