British distributors Entertainment One have officially announced and detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of acclaimed director Steve McQueen's
12 Years a Slave (2013), starring Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Paul Giamatti, Paul Dano, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The release will be available for purchase on May 12th.
Official synopsis: Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (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 (Pitt) will forever alter his life.
Special Features:
- The Team
- The Score
- A Historical Portrait Documentary (BD exclusive)
- Discovering the book
- Meet Solomon
- Re-Creating an Era
- Portraying Slavery
- Legacy
- Filmmaking Achievement
- Interviews with Steve McQueen, John Ridley and other behind the scenes talent