Based on the remarkable true story about a man's struggle to survive and reach freedom. Setting time is the United States just before the Civil War.Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a black man kidnapped and sold as slaves. He must face the cruelty of her employer (Michael Fassbender) and also kindness unexpectedly. Solomon struggled not only to stay alive, but also to regain his self-esteem.
In the 12 years of his life in slavery system, meeting with Bass Solomon (Brad Pitt) an anti-slavery fighter then changed his life.