12 Years a Slave

Name: 12 Years a Slave
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2013

2013 · Movie · 3 locations

Drama History

United States

12 Years a Slave has 3 confirmed filming locations in United States.

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.

Slave Pen
Solomon and Eliza are sold to Ford in this historic building that once served as a slave pen.
Madame John's Legacy
Visit to Mistress Shaw
Patsey takes a rare day off to visit Mistress Shaw, a former slave who has become the plantation owner's mistress.
Bocage Plantation
Washington DC Hotel
Solomon is wined and dined at this hotel before realizing he has been captured and enslaved.
Columns Hotel

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Where was 12 Years a Slave filmed?

12 Years a Slave has 3 confirmed filming locations in United States. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.

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