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Free State of Jones

Poster for the movie "Free State of Jones"
Poster for the movie "Free State of Jones"

Free State of Jones (2016)

R 139 min - Action, Thriller, Drama, History - 24 June 2016
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True Civil War era story about a white Southerner who falls for a slave and consequently rebels against the Confederacy.

Director:  Gary Ross
Writers:  Gary Ross
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12 Years a Slave

Poster for the movie "12 Years a Slave"
Poster for the movie "12 Years a Slave"

12 Years a Slave (2013)

R 134 min - Drama, History - 30 October 2013
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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.

Director:  Steve McQueen
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