Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Synopsis
A free Black man from New York is tricked, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in the South, where he endures twelve years of brutal servitude before finding a way to contact his family and secure his freedom.
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Twelve Years a Slave Solomon Northup's Odyssey - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-12
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Avery Brooks
Solomon Northup
Rhetta Greene
Jenny
Mason Adams
Ford
Emory Beasley
Alonzo
Kent Broadhurst
Bass
Lee Bryant
Mrs. Epps
Charles Darden
Robert
Tony Dreyspool
Senator Soule
Anthony Edenfield
Ned
Art Evans
Walton
J. Don Ferguson
Freeman
Ralph Flanders
Captain
Tanzia Franks
Elizabeth
Harry George
Sheriff
Ann Pearl Gray
Kelsey
Janet League
Eliza
Charles McGhee
Luke
Jay McMillan
Harry
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Parks
- Screenplay & Story
- Solomon Northup, Lou Potter, Samm-Art Williams, Rudy Gray
- Original Score
- Gordon Parks
- Original Title
- Solomon Northup's Odyssey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- The Fremantle Corporation, Past America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Parks
Solomon Northup, Lou Potter, Samm-Art Williams, Rudy Gray
Gordon Parks
Hiro Narita
John Carter
Yanna Kroyt Brandt, Shep Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Parks
Director
Yanna Kroyt Brandt
Producer
Hiro Narita
Director of Photography
John Carter
Editor
Dorothy Weaver
Costume Design
Gordon Parks
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Solomon Northup's Odyssey
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What is Solomon Northup's Odyssey about?
A free Black man from New York is tricked, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in the South, where he endures twelve years of brutal servitude before finding a way to contact his family and secure his freedom.
Who directed Solomon Northup's Odyssey?
Solomon Northup's Odyssey was directed by Gordon Parks.
Who stars in Solomon Northup's Odyssey?
The principal cast of Solomon Northup's Odyssey includes Avery Brooks, Rhetta Greene, Mason Adams, Emory Beasley, Kent Broadhurst.
When was Solomon Northup's Odyssey released and how long is it?
Solomon Northup's Odyssey was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Solomon Northup's Odyssey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Solomon Northup's Odyssey was composed by Gordon Parks.
Is Solomon Northup's Odyssey based on a book or true story?
Solomon Northup's Odyssey is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Solomon Northup".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Solomon Northup's Odyssey?
Solomon Northup's Odyssey holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).