An Unvarnished Look at the Horrors of Slavery: A Review of ’12 Years a Slave’
There’s more to “12 Years a Slave” than just pain. It’s about never losing hope, never submitting to inhumanity, and always fighting for freedom until the very end. And, anchored by the breathtaking performances of Ejiofor, Nyong’o, and Fassbender, “12 Years a Slave” makes for a deeply stirring narrative that one won’t forget anytime soon.