Any film that engages with a topic as sensitive as slavery has to go hard or go home. 12 Years a Slave undoubtedly goes hard. Its portrayal of slavery is difficult but essential viewing. It treats all those involved with the utmost sensitivity. The performances are all brilliant especially Chiwetel Eijofar and Michael Fassbender. Everything about this film is just a masterpiece. It deserves all of the awards its won, all of the praise it's received. From the direction, to the music, to the performances, to the props and costumes, it is painful but magnificent to watch.

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