CinemaNerdz readers have a chance to be one of the first to see the new film 12 Years a Slave from director Steve McQueen starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Garret Dillahunt, Paul Giamatti, and Brad Pitt.
For your chance to receive complimentary passes to see the film at the Maple Art Theater in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:00PM, just scroll down to the “12 Years a Slave Advance Screening” box further down on this page.
There you’ll be directed to a variety of methods you can enter the contest. You’ll be asked to provide a valid email address. That’s it. That’s all you have to do to enter. We’ll contact you to let you know if you’ve won. But hurry, because the contest ends on Monday, October 21st!
ABOUT THE FILM
12 YEARS A SLAVE: 12 YEARS A SLAVE is based on an incredible true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (CHIWETEL EJIOFOR), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by MICHAEL FASSBENDER), 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 (BRAD PITT) will forever alter his life.This film is rated R.
12 YEARS A SLAVE opens in select theaters in Detroit on Friday, October 25th!
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Will
This movie intriques me because I am a huge fan of the director’s work (Shame, The Hunger)
Brittany
I really like the actors in this movie and I like a story of redemption.
Teresa Allen
How this director will bring his vision to light.
JJ
The POV is different and it intrigues me to see how it shall be told in this movie.
melanie
it looks like a good story that will be told
maggiemay
The story of survival under the most dire circumstances is always compelling.
tc
I’m interested in black history which is my history to pass along to future generations.
Electricblue717
I enjoy true story movies and this movie looks interesting.
Tonē Smith
the fact that it is said to give one of the most sincere portrays of slavery in movie history.
tb
the history portrayed in the movie
Tami
The story just looks amazing..
Sara Kay
That it is based off of a true story. I think it’s incredibly important that we don’t keep our head in the sand of what has and still goes on as far as racism.
James Sanford
Rave reviews from festivals, fascinating subject matter.
Elizabeth Parker
It has a great cast and the premise sounds interesting!
slimjohn
Great cast, how can it fail?
Carolyn Henley
Seeing another film that is so intense about an era of time that wasn’t good for black people.
Steve
Spectacular cast and difficult subject matter.
Leslie Hoffman
Great cast and it’s shaping up to be the “Roots” of this time in terms of intensity on subject matter.
Chloe
I’m a dork about history films and stories. this looks like it’s right up ally.
Joharp
Great cast … great story … we need to be informed about all of our cultures and the struggles our ancestors went through
Erik
Looks like a great story that carries the message of freedom prevailing over injustice.
Liam O'C
Looks like a great film with an awesome sounding cast.
mel
I think that this movie captures amazing history, with a truly awesome cast!
c-unit
the untold story of freed blacks in the union
Paul
Its unflinchingly brutal look at American slavery.
Mary
The Oscar buzz.
zetagrid
Name says it all. Epic cast included.
Ask Dr. Renee
This movies is a TRUE STORY!!! that is what intrigues me.
Truth
That it is supposed to show slavery truthfully. I don’t think anybody could do that.
Irma
The Cast and the story of slavery
Teresa Allen
This looks like an interesting film. Would like to see it.
Teresa Allen
The authenticity of it.
Stephanie
I’ve been waiting for a movie like this since reading “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” for the first time 15 years ago. And a blip on NPR this morning sold me-I set aside my study time to research the film and it’s theater release :o)