The commissioner, who is the granddaughter of caribbean immigrants, told the new york times that the. Northup was put to work on plantations in the state of louisiana for 12 years before being released. But this is only a tiny part of his incredible story, as told by the man himself in his powerful and eloquent memoir 12 years. See more ideas about brad pitt, audio books and solomon northup. Solomon was an african american born free in new york during the 19th century, but was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the south. Mr cumberbatch s performance in 12 years a slave, which has been nominated for several oscars, including best picture, is not the first time that. Benedict cumberbatchs slave owning ancestors plantation. Ripped from freedom, from his family, his whole life, he is tricked into travelling to washington where he is kidnapped, awakening in a dark cell in chains. Northup, a black man who was born free in new york, details his kidnapping and subsequent sale into slavery. See more ideas about 12 years a s lave, slaves, michael fassbender. His book 12 years a slave remains one of the most insightful, detailed, and eloquent depictions of slavery in america. New york city commissioners ancestors were slaves of. When solomon northup published this harrowing account of slavery in 1853, it immediately stirred up controversy in the national debate over slavery, helping to sway public opinion in favour of abolition. Then for benedict cumberbatch, i found some real upperclass new orleanians from the 30s.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 12 years a s lave. New york times bestseller the story that inspired the major motion picture produced by brad pitt, directed by steve mcqueen, and starring chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, and benedict cumberbatch, twelve years a slave is a harrowing, vividly detailed, and utterly. Nyc commissioners ancestors were slaves of benedict. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast that includes benedict cumberbatch, brad pitt and newcomer lupita nyongo, 12 years a slave is both an unflinching account of slavery. Michael fassbender, benedict cumberbatch, paul dano, paul giamatti, lupita nyongo, sarah paulson, brad pitt, and alfre woodard, this tie. Cumberbatch s character in 12 years a slave was a pastor yet did not disagree with owning other human beings faith.
New york times bestseller the story that inspired the major motion picture produced by brad pitt, directed by steve mcqueen, and starring chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender. Benedict cumberbatch, garret dillahunt, sarah paulson, paul dano, paul. Sarah paulson discusses difficulties of playing ms epps 12 years a slave duration. That collective gasp you hear is the audience jolted by intolerable cruelty in 12 years a slave. Movies based on real life, period pieces, movies based on books, dramas, tearjerkers, social issue dramas. After having been kept in bondage for 12 years, he was able to write to friends and family in new york, who were in turn able to secure his release. Michael fassbender, benedict cumberbatch, paul dano chiwetel ejiofor, steve mcqueen. He has also voiced characters in numerous video games and appeared in. Perhaps the most noteworthy thing about 12 years a s lave is the way it portrays slavery itself. He wants you dead, and he will attempt to have you so. Is 12 years a slave really a historically important and. Now a major motion picture directed by steve mcqueen and starring brad pitt, chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, benedict cumberbatch, and paul giamatti.
Chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, lupita nyongo, benedict cumberbatch, paul dano, brad pitt, alfre woodard. I tillegg til ejiofor har regissor steve mcqueen hunger, shame ogsa med seg michael fassbender, brad pitt, benedict cumberbatch, paul dano, paul giamatti. Stacey cumberbatch, new york citys newly appointed commissioner of citywide administrative services, said in an interview after her introduction at city hall last week that she shares a last name with the british actor benedict cumberbatch because her ancestors were slaves owned by his family. Sean crisden is a multitalented actor and an audiofile earphones award winning narrator who has recorded audiobooks in almost every genre, from science fiction to romance. Brad pitt, benedict cumberbatch, michael fassbender, paul giamatti, sarah paulson, scoot mcnairy, paul dano, garret dillahunt, chiwetel ejiofor, taran killam, steve mcqueen. Platt to a relatively kind plantation owner, ford benedict cumberbatch.
Mar 20, 20 all things related to our story, audiobook, book, and ebook, plus cool stuff related to the movie starring brad pitt. The 12 years a slave book shows slavery as even more. Considering this story is true it was one persons experience because of the color of his skin. Chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, benedict cumberbatch. On film, solomon northups first owner is neither the howling sadist to whom hell later be entrusted, nor is he quite the. Benedict cumberbatch scenes in 12 years a slave youtube. Chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender and paul dano are also attached to star the film is. Forrest wickman of slate wrote of northups book giving a more favorable account of the authors onetime master, william ford.
List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia. Benedict cumberbatch who realizes theres more to him than meets. Solomon northup was a free man living with his wife and two children when he was tricked into touring with a musical group, drugged and sold into slavery. Twelve years a slave paints a vivid picture of the horrid realities of slavery and the harrowing circumstances under. Cumberbatch has in the past acknowledged his ancestors slave ownership. Benedict cumberbatch twelve years a slave solomon northup. Twelve years a slave 1853 is a memoir and slave narrative by solomon northup. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast including chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbener, benedict cumberbatch, brad pitt, and newcomer lupita nyongo, 12 years a s lave is both an unflinching account of slavery in american history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope. Narrative of solomon northup, a citizen of newyork, kidnapped in washington city. Northup worked on plantations in the state of louisiana for twelve years before his. Mcqueens 12 years a slave, a dramatization of northups own book by that name. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre productions, and recorded lines for various radio programs, narrations and video games.
Take benedict cumberbatch s character a seemingly decent and caring man who treats his slaves. How benedict cumberbatchs family made a fortune from slavery. Benedict cumberbatch has joined the cast of steve mcqueens 12 years a slave. In 1841 he had a good life in a lovely area of upstate new york. I believe tibeats is skulkin about the premises somewhere. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast that includes benedict cumberbatch, brad pitt and newcomer lupita nyongo, 12 years a slave is both an unflinching account of slavery in american history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope.
From the imitation game to 12 years a slave, benedict pops up in a number of projects with a variety of genres. See more ideas about 12 years a slave, steve mcqueen and film. See more ideas about 12 years a s lave, solomon northup and steve mcqueen. Yet if you think the movie offers a terribleenough portrait of slavery, please, do read the book. This beautifully designed ebook edition of twelve years a s lave features an introduction by. One of the best and most enduring of the slave narratives, it is a frank, incisive depiction of slavery in the american south. How benedict cumberbatch s family made a fortune from slavery and why his roles in films like 12 years a slave are a bid to atone for their sins. The author of twelve years a s lave, solomon northup b. In an irony which even a hollywood screenwriter couldnt make up, benedict is currently treading red carpets in support of the oscar campaign for 12 years a slave. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air theatre. Cumberbatch gets around when it comes to snagging roles in a little bit of everywhere, proving himself as a talented and versatile actor. Benedict cumberbatch, left, and chiwetel ejiofor in a scene from the film 12 years a slave. Should benedict cumberbatch say sorry for the slave owners. New york times bestseller the story that inspired the major motion picture produced by brad pitt, directed by steve mcqueen, and starring chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, and benedict cumberbatch, twelve years a s lave is a harrowing, vividly detailed, and utterly unforgettable account of slavery.
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