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12 Years A Slave Blu-Ray Release Set For March 4<\/strong>Posted by Wilson Morales<\/p>\n

February 4, 2014<\/p>\n

Nominated for Nine Academy Awards\u00ae Including Best Picture<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winner of the Golden Globe\u00ae Award for \u201cBest Motion Picture: Drama\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bring home the 2014 Golden Globes winner 12 YEARS A SLAVE on Digital HD\u2122 February 18 and Blu-ray\u2122 and DVD March 4<\/strong>. Director Steve McQueen<\/strong>\u2019s cinematic masterpiece has been hailed by critics as \u201ca game-changing movie event,”(Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) receiving top honors from critics, outstanding reactions from audiences and a coveted \u201cA\u201d CinemaScore.<\/p>\n

Now, go even deeper into Solomon Northrup\u2019s journey with exclusive, never-before-seen features on the Blu-ray\u2122 and DVD including the documentary \u201cA Historical Portrait\u201d that explores director Steve McQueen\u2019s unique artistry in bringing this remarkable story to life with readings from the book by actor Chiwetel Ejiofor that brings authenticity and dimension to the real story of Solomon; \u201cThe Team\u201d which profiles the creative minds assembled by McQueen to bring Solomon Northup\u2019s journey to life; and \u201cThe Score\u201d that follows film composer Hans Zimmer as he creates his dramatic score.<\/p>\n

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Directed by Steve McQueen (Hunger) and written by John Ridley, 12 YEARS A SLAVE features stand-out performances from a first-rate ensemble, including: Chiwetel Ejiofor<\/strong> (Salt, American Gangster), Michael Fassbender<\/strong> (X-Men First Class, Prometheus), Lupita Nyong\u2019o<\/strong> in a breakout role, Alfre Woodard<\/strong> (\u201cTrue Blood\u201d), Brad Pitt<\/strong> (World War Z) Benedict Cumberbatch<\/strong> (Star Trek Into Darkness), Paul Dano<\/strong> (Prisoners), and Paul Giamatti (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), as well as defining musical performances from prolific composer Hans Zimmer.<\/p>\n

It is 1841, and Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor in a gripping performance), an accomplished, free citizen of New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps (Michael Fassbender) and must find the strength within to survive. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast that includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt and newcomer Lupita Nyong\u2019o, 12 YEARS A SLAVE is both an unflinching account of slavery in American history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope.<\/p>\n

SPECIAL FEATURES (BLU-RAY AND DVD)<\/strong>
\n\u25cf A Historical Portrait (Blu-ray only)
\n\u25cf The Team
\n\u25cf The Score<\/p>\n