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When the 12 Years a Slave -film- premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, it was immediately hailed as a masterpiece. It holds a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and won the Academy Award for Best Picture, as well as Best Supporting Actress for Nyong’o and Best Adapted Screenplay for John Ridley.

12 Years a Slave is a difficult watch, but it is an essential one. It is a film that demands accountability and remembrance. By refusing to offer easy redemption or Hollywood sentimentality, McQueen has created a historical drama that stands as one of the most important films of the 21st century. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a solemn eulogy for those who suffered under an unforgivable system. 12 years a slave -film-