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12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup
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134 min
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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.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Nowhere in Africa List
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America List
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History List
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Rustin List
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Belgica List
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- The Laramie Project - Focuses on societal issues and human emotions in a real-life context.
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- Chernobyl - Dramatizes the tragedy with a focus on human impact and existential dread.
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- The Night Of - Focuses on the complexities of crime and personal morality.
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- Big Little Lies - Explores the impact of trauma and underlying tensions in suburban life.
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- The Help - Stories of African American maids in the South during the Civil Rights movement.
- Selma - Focuses on the civil rights movement, particularly the march from Selma to Montgomery.
- Fences - Addresses themes of race, family, and societal challenges faced by African Americans.
- The Color Purple - Depicts the struggles of African American women in the early 20th century.
- The 42 - Tells the story of Jackie Robinson breaking the baseball color barrier.
- The Long Walk Home - Involves themes of civil rights and the relationship between an African American maid and her White employer.
- A Time to Kill - A legal drama that explores racial tension and justice in the South.
- The Blind Side - Based on a true story about race, opportunity, and family in America.
- Mississippi Burning - Focuses on the investigation into the murder of civil rights activists in the 1960s.
- Goodbye Solo - Explores themes of friendship and cultural differences.
- American History X - Examines racism and societal prejudices through a family's story.
- Precious - Follows a young African American girl overcoming immense adversity.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Explores themes of racism, family, and female empowerment.
- Their Eyes Were Watching God - A story of a woman’s struggle for independence during the early 20th century.
- Belly - Addresses socio-economic struggles and the search for a better life.
- Django Unchained - A genre take on slavery, addressing themes of vengeance and justice.
- Roots - Miniseries based on Alex Haley's novel about a family's history from slavery onward.
- The King’s Speech - Focuses on overcoming personal challenges and societal expectations.
- Selma, Lord, Selma - A powerful depiction of a young girl getting involved during the Civil Rights Movement.
- In the Heat of the Night - Features a black detective solving crimes in racially tense situations.
- The Fighting Temptations - A musical comedy that explores themes of community and redemption.
- When They See Us - Mini-series based on the wrongful conviction of five Black teenage boys.
- I'll Fly Away - A drama series set in the South exploring the complexities of race and relationships.
- Green Book - A road trip film that explores themes of friendship across racial lines.
- The Wire - Deeply explores the complexities of socio-economic issues in Baltimore, including race.
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - Tells the story of a woman who lived through the American South's racial struggles.
- For Colored Girls - A vivid portrayal of the experiences of African American women.
- Orange Is the New Black - A series that explores women's lives in a prison setting, touching on various social issues.
- The Central Park Five - Documentary about the wrongful conviction of five Black teenagers in the 1989 Central Park jogger case.
- Just Mercy - Based on the memoir of a lawyer fighting for justice for marginalized individuals.
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - A biographical drama exploring race and medical ethics.
- Roots (2016) - A remake of the original series that tells the story of African American heritage.
- Twelve Angry Men - A courtroom drama illustrating biases and justice in America.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids List
- The Salt of the Earth - Explores the life and struggles of humans in challenging socio-economic conditions.
- Hearts and Minds - A documentary that highlights the human cost of war and poverty, reminiscent of the themes in Brothels.
- The Act of Killing - Addresses the harsh realities of life and violence in a unique narrative style.
- City of God - Focuses on children growing up in a violent environment in Brazil, similar to the lives of kids in Brothels.
- The Great Happiness Space - Explores the lives of those working in Japan’s nightlife and the impact on their lives.
- Born into Brothels - Directly related as it follows the lives of children in a red-light district.
- The Kite Runner - Discusses themes of friendship, loyalty, and the impact of poverty.
- Street Kids - Follows the struggles and stories of street children in India.
- Precious - Deals with the life of a young girl facing immense hardship in a challenging environment.
- Tough Guise - Explores masculinity and societal pressures that lead individuals down difficult paths.
- Won't You Be My Neighbor? - Highlights the importance of compassion and community, akin to themes in Brothels.
- 12 Years a Slave - Depicts the struggle for freedom and the harsh reality of human trafficking.
- A Street Cat Named Bob - Follows the story of a man overcoming personal struggles with the help of a pet.
- The Road - Explores the themes of desperation and the will to survive in a harsh world.
- Lion - The search for identity and belonging, inspired by true events.
- Human Flow - A documentary on the global refugee crisis, focusing on human suffering.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - Focuses on a father's struggle to provide a better life for his son.
- Searching for Sugar Man - A documentary about discovering lost art and enduring hardships.
- Boys of Abu Ghraib - Deals with morality and the dark sides of humanity in a system of oppression.
- Hotel Rwanda - Explores themes of genocide and the human capacity to help those in need.
- Little Birds - Depicts youth in a dangerous environment and their quest for freedom.
- Slumdog Millionaire - Follows the life of a young boy growing up in the slums of Mumbai.
- Virunga - Documents the fight for conservation and the human costs involved.
- The Blind Side - Depicts a true story of overcoming adversity with family support.
- Kicking It - Follows the lives of homeless children and their resilience through soccer.
- The 9th Life of Louis Drax - Explores themes of survival in the face of adversity.
- Room - Explores captivity and the journey to freedom from a child’s perspective.
- The Last Emperor - A biographical film depicting the life of a man caught between worlds and eras.
- Sofia's Last Ambulance - Follows the struggles of an emergency rescue team in Bulgaria.
- Our Souls at Night - Focuses on human relationships and resilience against loneliness.
- A Better Life - Follows the journey of an immigrant working to provide for their family.
- Life in a Day - A documentary that compiles the stories of people from around the world.
- Under the Shadow - Set in a society with immense societal struggles and personal hardship.
- Waste Land - Follows art and socio-economic issues through the lives of garbage pickers.
- My Name Is Nobody - Explores themes of identity and survival in a rough environment.
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes - Examines the impact of trauma and violence on society.
- Roma - Cinematically portrays the life of domestic workers in a tumultuous society.
- The Florida Project - Focuses on childhood innocence amid poverty and struggle.
- Goodbye Christopher Robin - Explores the effects of war and hardship on family relationships.
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