12 Years a Slave

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.12 Years a Slave featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender is streaming with subscription on Hulu, available for rent or purchase on iTunes, available for rent or purchase on Google Play, and 4 others. It's a biography and drama movie with a high IMDb audience rating of 8.1 (638,343 votes) and was very well received by critics.