12 Years A Slave ✦ Best Pick

: NPR highlights an interview with a historian discussing why Northup’s literacy made him a "dangerous slave" and a powerful communicator with the outside world .

Several helpful articles provide in-depth analysis of Solomon Northup's life, the historical accuracy of the film, and the enduring legacy of his 1853 memoir. Historical and Biographical Context 12 Years A Slave

: The LA Review of Books offers a cultural critique on the film's depiction of "humane suffering," comparing Northup's ordeal to the modern experiences of exonerees in the legal system . : NPR highlights an interview with a historian

: Anti-Slavery International examines how the film serves as a catalyst for contemporary movements to end modern-day slavery and human trafficking . : Anti-Slavery International examines how the film serves

: HISTORY explores Northup’s life after regaining his freedom, his brief commercial success with his memoir, and the enduring mystery surrounding his eventual disappearance and death .