McQueen‘s film is based on the true story of Solomon Northup, who lost his freedom in 1841 after being lured to Washington DC with the promise of a well-paid job playing fiddle in a circus.
McQueen‘s film is based on the true story of Solomon Northup, who lost his freedom in 1841 after being lured to Washington DC with the promise of a well-paid job playing fiddle in a circus.