***** Middle Eastern (I'm not Muslim or Arab though). You can read the interviews which they conducted. It was written down and it's very interesting. But the link is very long, so I'm not going to bother giving it to you. In the interview it says that blacks dislike the Irish more than anyone. I have nothing against the Irish at all. I like Bobby Kennedy. He was a nice guy. I'm just stating the truth though. The Irish were accused by abolitionist for supporting slavery. The Irish didn't want the blacks to become free because it would mean that they would have to compete for labour, especially if a lot of blacks immigrated to the North after being freed.
***** I'm anything but ulster loyalist. I know there's many black Americans who have Irish ancestry. Michelle Obama and Barack Obama being one of the most famous. However, the relationship between black Americans and Irish Americans has never been great. It's been far better in the Caribbean where many Irish were sent as indentured servants and were also treated really badly. For Instance the Jamaican accent has its roots in the Irish accent.
+tony lennon There are also jews in the middle east. You could have known that with some research that I just did for you. If you want to know what else comes from there I could link you to google and you can have some fun.
im a black african man and this movie had me in tears. tears for the realities of the past, tears for the injustice of the present and tears for the leaders of the future. i see it crystal clear now, like the sun sitting in the sky on a clear day. i finally see the vision of the later nelson Mandela the only way we can get over the past, is to forgive it. the only way to over come evil is to let goodness flourish. it is not easy being black but it is a opportunity to teach the world to do better and be better, being black allows you to show others what it really looks like to forgive and promote peace. people died to afford us the opportunity for equality and not reverse oppression.
This was an incredibly beautiful comment Craig Zuma. Thank you for your words. People like yourself teach me to forgive and address injustice with wisdom and grace.
@@robm5008 you dont get to blame slavery on black people. it doesnt change the fact that they suffered. Even when slavery ended, there was the Jim Crow laws. Doesnt care how it started, it still happened.
A lot of people really don't understand how bad American slavery was. This wasn't regular old world slavery, this was chattel slavery, you were born a slave, you died a slave, your children died slaves, and your children's children died slaves. You could never hope to be anything but a slave. We have never come to terms with our demons as a country. Slavery lasted 245 years officially, and after all was said and done, slaves and children of slaves never got any kind of mental help (and go figure, mental health became a huge taboo in the AA community), no official apology, and not even a single day of recognition for their suffering. It was like America just wanted to make it all go away as a country, ignore it, change the subject, and now we are paying the price of our actions.
Well, societies have always had slavery, it was often a natural consequence when a nation conquered another nation. Roman slavery is often referred to as "old world slavery", but "new world" (i.e. the Americas) slavery was really the first time the world had seen a systemic institution where an entire group of people were forced into slavery for generations with no hope of ever rising to a position of power, by virtue of simply fitting a certain phenotype. It was the first time the world had seen the use of racial classifications to justify the subordination of a people, and it was the first time where a society was almost entirely dependent on slave labor in order to function (hence needing ways to justify it's use). The slaves literally were the economy. The southern states could sell cotton and tobacco cheaper than any other competitor, because they didn't have to pay their workers, and the didn't have to worry about them quitting. The wealth created during that 245 year time period was astronomical.
Corpse Party Old world slavery were indentured servitude when you work for an amount of years for free of course then given money and land at end of service and "regular" slavery where you have to earn your freedom through education or combat In the new world you were made a slave with no chance of freedom same goes for your children and your children's children's
U-n-I Survive Alot of people also don't know that slavery in Brazil was 10 times much worse than in America. Slaves in America were living in luxury compared to slaves in Brazil which shows how fucked up it was.
Why are people commenting that this is an 'anti white' film? It's based on the history of slavery and how slaves were treated, I'm sorry but do you expect individuals who have human beings as 'property' to be wholesome people? Unravel yourself from your bubble wrap and stop being so dramatic for goodness sake
You know I’m having the same type that people are blaming “The Shape of Water”. Yes, it is graphic. But it’s beautifully done. I may see “12 Years a Slave” soon, thanks to your comment. I may agree with your opinion.
I highly don't recommend watching this movie on a plane, It made the woman on the opposite aisle cry. I didn't even know people looked at your screens lol.
This movie was one of the most moving, emotional films I have ever seen. It's been years since I last watched it and this trailer still gives me chills. It breaks my heart to know how cruel people can be. To keep other humans as your property, because of the colour of their skin. The worst part; slavery still exists in some parts of the world.
I was really surprised to hear that there was also White Slavery that made it from Europe to North America, which lasted for decades... I have heard that the European Monarchies, including the 1%ers have always felt that everyone else is beneath them...
Slavery was one of the most awful things of humanity. But I would like a film about native americans abuse, they were killed, abused and have no rights until now. In their own land. Noone talks about the indigenous as they didn´t exist. Sad. They are still tabu. And noone defend them, not even black people, who suffered the same.
+Laura Adriana nah, I see torture to death, demonization of the innocent, and killing thousands in the name of a beautiful religion that was never indented to be used in such a way is worse.
this was an all-star ensemble; didnt realize her or Brad Pitt was in this but everyone gave great performances. Michael Fassbender was so insane and scary in this
It's amazing that Solomon's story is being heard 165 years later. This movie had me in tears. I'm so heartbroken for what black people had to go through and so sorry for the horrible treatment they had to endure. I pray for the healing of those that are affected by the history and the way black people were treated. Much love and respect goes out to the beautiful black race.
🙏🌻African people are very beautiful inside out. Their hearts are pure. They are very helpful. But, i don't know why on earth 🌍 this feeling of racism exists in humans. To me, humanity is everything. -- Sunil Bharat 🇮🇳
After watching this movie I vowed never to use the N word again. Whether listening to it from hip hop songs or joking to each other. It's a disgusting word and how they used it against black people saddens me. People wonder why black people act quite hostile and aggressive nowadays and always use the racist card. But I think we all would if we ever knew what their people went through. I mean why does having black skin colour make them less than any other person with lighter skin?! I'm deeply saddened to know about their history and it affects me greatly. But all the men who treated them harshly and unfairly will be all accountable for their actions once they face the Almighty Lord on a day which no man can hide.
I watched this movie and it was saddest thing I ever seen in my life... Slavey is one of the worst thing in history. I felt bad for black people who hard on them by evil people. I always respect to black people in my heart and wish racist never exist. This world had gone mad by full evil people who have no soul.. I actually wish we create build a great friendship with race and never hatred together on earth. I'm white btw.
You are one beautiful person that's going to heaven when you die, can I please just let you have everything I have? You're a beautiful person inside and out.
better 12 years of school than 12 years of holy book. It's a good thing murica said fuck theocracy, or else we'd be gunning people down today for following a slightly different version of the bible. We'd all be jackasses without those 12 years of school.
@@queenselah6261 humanity or what's left of it... maybe the East (eastern cultures) aswell, but my 'islamic' or 'arabic' culture/background has the first faithful african slave (purchased from infidels to freedom) portrayed with strong will and a beautiful voice.... infact, the words mosques repeat, five times a day around the world, are his own... he created, vocalised, and called out the first "Azan" in the religion's history.... 3 month old comment i know.. sorry to lay down all that bullshit.. but trust me, that 9 year old movie just peaked my interest. i hope i can learn anything from this film, even more i hope u learned anything from this comment aswell, cheers!
@@Mytharax Oh be quiet not only americans owned slaves arabs muslims did to . Even Mohammad in the quran did . I know people like to claim that they didnt but truth be told arabs are some of the raciest people I have ever met and they did own slaves . Go to parts of Saudia Arabia and Dubai they still own them and mistreat them until this day. This movie had absolutely nothing to do with islam or the azaan Muhammad was also a slave owner . There a saying in arab community islamic world that an arab would not even allow their daughters to marry Bilal the black slave that you speak about in your message because he was black. Being black in islam means nothing Islam is one of the most raciest religon and has some of the most raciest people I have ever met and seen in my life .
Do back people realize not that white liberals create these type of movies to stir hatred between the races? Democrat party, who founded the KKK, and was against civil rights still divide the country more than ever. Many black people don't even see it. Don't believe me? Do you see any Democrats protesting these types of movies? They supposedly don't even like to see a confederate flag but they don't say a word about this? Do you know why? Democrats need racial division, always have, always will.
The movie was incredible, but I can not go through with watching it again. Not because it's not or anything. Certain scenes were hard enough to sit through even the first time.
Some people said this movie only won Best Picture because it deals with racism and slavery, but here’s the thing: it didn’t just win because it’s a film with important subject matter, it won because it’s a great movie. This film IMO 100% deserved to win Best Picture, anybody who says otherwise is a hater. It’s a true masterpiece of cinema, it’s hard to watch and depressing, but it’s a well-crafted, brilliant, and essential film that should be required viewing. Everyone should see this amazing movie and never forget.
Well, I'm certainly not a hater, especially since our one son has a, (as my wife puts it, ''A Child Of Color'') I argue with her all the time because I've always felt that when a person says, A Person Of Color, it's pretty much like saying, Colored People... I mean that's my opinion anyways... But hey, if I'm wrong, so far no one has corrected me... At any rate, I certainly hope that one day everyone in this country will start acting like we are all Brothers and Sisters, and also Americans... As for this movie, I just figured that as long as it won at least 1 award, then cool, because it was a pretty good movie... But there's like only 75 or 80 people that decide what Actors, and/or Movies will win The Academy Award, so with that said, I believe that there's a lot of folks that get screwed out of receiving an award, least we not forget, Hollywood is a pretty fucked up place...
even in the U.S.A., human trafficking, trapping children in marriages, etc. still happens. And in the U.S.A., slavery *cannot* be a thing of the past when it still affects our present as black people.
Really sad to see racism in the comments and ignorant remarks. Such a great movie, no matter what race you are. If this movie was shown to the north and West coasts during the 1800's, I believe slavery would've ended sooner. Sad, but it's history. Respect it and learn from it.
THIS. MOVIE. IS. POWERFUL. I felt every emotion except for joy. The outcome of his story still don't bring joy because of what he went throughout and witnessed. Very good movie. It deserve every single award it get
First heard about this movie in 2014, a lot of people were talking about it and I heard about how good it was and how tragic it was, and I tend to care about social issues so I wanted to watch it. This movie is heart breaking, and I absolutely love how it doesn't romanticize any of the abuse that was suffered in it.
For the white people or anyone saying "this wasn't me" "I have nothing to do with this", no. We ALL have EVERYTHING to do with this. Every race, ethnicity, whatever has EVERYTHING to do with this. We must all learn from the past to ensure that the past will never return to be repeated. We are all one. No matter which part of the world, outside America whatever. We are all in ONE world. We must stick together and unite as ONE. Or be sure that the past WILL repeat itself. Only worse.
+Julia Silverman No this is not true, becouse only in America u have slaves at that time.... becouse of this, some whay i hate american people, they think they are the best nation in the world. Sorry for my english
This film sits right in with one of the top 5 films of 2013 and the one best for dealing with the issue of slavery. I can't fathom treating someone as lesser of a human just because of the colour of their skin. Slavery is the most heinous of all crimes against humanity. To have control over every aspect of another person's life is disgusting. The disturbing part is there are more slaves in the world now than there has been at any other time.
I never cried this much watching a movie. I knew that slavery is one of the worst things that happened in human history, but seeing it on screen, I just broke down. To this day I ask myself how something so horrible could have happened.
“To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?” ― Cicero “If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree. ” ― Michael Crichton “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” ― George Santayana
Can we all stop trying to justify American Slavery saying that slavery happened in all parts of the world? You're basically saying one is better than the other when all instances were terrible. So STFU with your long, pointless arguments and enjoy the movie.
Every single American should watch this movie. This is our history, a vital and unforgettable piece of our history that shows the true nature and brutality of slavery. We must NEVER forget those like Solomon and million others who have senslessly suffered in the name of racism. We must NEVER allow humanity to regress back into this pit of darkness and hatred.
I just watched this film again. It still brings me to my knees. The dialogue, editing, lighting, acting, casting, editing, make-up and cinematography are absolutely flawless. Every film student must see this film and understand why it is a masterpiece.
I just watched this movie's depiction of a pretty accurate history. It is very well written, acted and directed. It makes me feel shame that a man could treat a human this way just because they have a different color of skin. This movie is very touching and sometimes hard to watch, but I strongly recommend it!
Why are you questioning me? Are you the internet police? It's none of your business why I posted a comment thanking David Creech for his comment. Ok. Ride off meh case!
Slavery started in Africa. Your own government sold the Europeans slaves. They then brought them to THE Americas and forced them to build the European empires, which was the US. They had no use for Native Americans because they died from Europeans diseases and/or went back to their village. Africans were immune to the diseases and couldn't run back to their village so that's why they used Africans instead.
@may nostyl is right. We were made slaves in our own countries. East African countries were colonized from the beginning of 1890s. Our ancestors went through alot of unimaginable horrors. Am a Kenyan and my grandfather would always tell us how it was before we got our independence, not in great details and never graphically ofcourse because of the content but we got the gist of the stories combined with what we learnt in school. It was horrific to say the least. These types of movies try to explain to an audience what happened with 12 years a slave as an example but they can never disclose or act out everything because it was truly that barbaric. On a side note, if I were to critic I'd say that this is not how Africans spoke. Most of them were West Africans so the dialect used would be pijin English, and it would be broken since they were uneducated. With all said, this does not take away the fact that the story told is about the Africans that were sold as slaves and the horrors they had to go through in another man's land. This is a story told from their perspective and we must honor that. So @Edwin Fanice please do learn your history well enough because our ancestors were enslaved and colonized.
@@ImanWangui97 Luckily, As an, Abyssinian (Ethiopian/Eritrean), we fought the whites and gained our motherland from the hands of the colonizers (Battle of Adwa)!! Proud of ancestors!! God Bless Ethiopia and God Bless Africa
luisa tecle yeah, we had to fight, Great Britain, Italy, and the France In east Africa. Except Ethiopia. Also Colonization affected the Africa continents even today.
I was glad to see that this movie won an Oscar for best picture. It's very powerful and important for everyone to see. It sucks how most people don't understand anything about slavery like it's a no big deal. I think everyone needs to see it, so they'll know how brutal and severe slavery was. Who knows. Maybe racism will die down. Overall, perfect movie.
I’m glad I was born in the generation I’m in. Back in them days were horrible. This movie is really good and it shows what the black community had to go through and it’s so sad. I would never hate someone by the color of their skin. You respect me. I respect you. And I will make sure my children will be that way as well.
Hey people on here. Stop insulting the blacks and stop insulting the whites. History is history that we all need to know and learn. Its a movie that shows a piece of history its a good one to learn from but that also doesn't mean that all white people nowadays are going to try and to enslave everybody. And there were some white people back in the day who did try fighting for the slaves and their freedom. So why don't we all just watch and enjoy the movie and a piece of a history about a man who went through a lot and get along!!!!!!!!!!
The man who wrote the letter saved more than one person by writing the letter. For solomon to help in the underground railroad all because of a letter. Beautiful.
@@rebeccalove2065 why would you 'kill whites' for something that happened centuries ago? I am a black man and i understand what my ancestors went thru; killin or harming a particular race for past sins wont change anything that happened. Accept it and move forward.
@Beast Mode OFF [ON] Why not?...... You're just ignoring the Truth.... trying to run away from It....... trying to just ignore what Millions of Black People went through in those cruel years.... trying to run away from what Mr.Solomon Northup witnessed,went through and Showed Us.I Really Recommend You to Watch The Movie And Read The Book If You Can.
Absolutely brilliant film unfortunately some Americans still want this in the 21st century and won’t move on from the past I strongly recommend this film to anyone
I cried my soul out watching this movie. It really braked my heart in a thousand pieces... I believe the movie was even more powerful thanks to the insane talent of those actors. It was incredible and heartbreaking. I was shaking while crying like a fool at the end of the movie... I'm speechless...
I’ve read the book, three times, and watched this movie once a year over the last 8 years. This is by far the greatest movie I’ve ever seen. I recommend a book as well “The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism”. If you have not read it, don’t bother commenting. If you want to comment, go read it first.
enigmatic_dreamer everyone has his reasons to be racist, selfexperienced or taught, the fact that someone discovers that it does more harm than good is progress, you in your own way are also intolerant to others my friend
Every man and women has the same right as everybody else. Nobody should be treated differently, its a free world. a free country and everybody is a free man or women to do as they like, nobody is the world can ever tell them want to do!! They make their own choices, don't let anybody tell you different!! No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, if they can be taught to have they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than is does opposite - Nelson Mandela.
^^ I know it's a movie, but I just find it so sad to what they^^ did to people back then and I ain't black... Check your words before you post em' mate.
One of the most heart-wrenching films ever! It was definitely difficult for me to watch, but it’s worth it. I absolutely love history! The acting was insanely beautiful!
Breaks my heart that people (white) could treat other people (black) despicably. And refer to the Bible for support. My country, USA. We still have not recognized what we have done. (And look too at American Indian.)
This movie was SO DAMN GOOD. The character portrayal, the struggle for survival, and even though it was hard to watch at times, the reality of it. People who don't understand the quality of this movie have a problem.
jtrack01 amen to that . That's why there's all these black lives matters supporters who are women cause hey feel bad for everybody. You think men give a fuck about BLM people hell no!!!
dax Africans' slaves were not tortured and treated less than humans. They lived in the same house with their masters, slept under the same roof, ate the same food. They were to be set free at a certain time, so don't compare this to American slavery and there is African history that you can study. Your people invaded the continent and took most of the slave. The ones that were sold by other Africans were prisoners of war. But their number is negligible compared to the village that were deserted due to slave masters invasion. Don't even try to lie here or quote a slave master's account because liars is what they all are to me.
dax What you are saying is technically correct; African slaves were often bought by Europeans from other Africans. However, as Glenda pointed out, Africans envisioned slavery very differently from the form it took in the New World. Slavery in Africa and as it existed throughout the Old World, including Western empires like Rome, was not a birthmark. It was a liminal state, often as a result of capture during war. The virulence of the racism that we have come to define slavery by was created in part to justify the brutality of slavery in the Americas. This film is not trying to place blame. No one is doubting the sacrifices your family may have made for this country and yes, for anyone who says otherwise, the Civil War was fought over the issue of slavery and of the 600,000 white Americans who laid down their lives in that conflict, many died for that cause. 12 Years isn't trying to simplify history--it's trying to remind us that we cannot simply talk about slavery as a redemptive history. It is also a criminal history. American cinema tends to gloss over that fact and reduce slavery and emancipation to white men in courtrooms and state houses talking out the problem. Here, McQueen introduces a new wrinkle to that narrative.
@@eden1630Lol I can understand why you're confused. He made a stupid comment. It's like he's blaming all white people for the actions of their ancestors.
This movie really broke my heart. It's sickens me how society was back in that era...Some white people were so sadistic and ruthless with slaves, and from what I saw in the movie, they received pleasure from the pain. Many of the scenes were too disturbing to watch...But I'm glad this movie came out to expose those who treated others monstrously then and how society is united now.
Yikez89 not everyone is the same? and for you to say that ''white people are full of it'' makes me irritated. because there are so many different people over the world and I don't think the world is split up between white people and black people. I think it's full of ''different and unique'' people in general, doesn't matter what colour they have but that's just my opinion. feel free to say your opinion as long as you don't hurt peoples feelings.
This wonderful Oscar movie shows us that one should not be judged by the color of skin but by the color of soul. It was a just spot in the American history that cruel slavers never recognized this.
This is one of those movies where you just sit down and watch without moving, feeling totally frozen until the end. The fact that it´s based on true events makes it 10 times heavier to watch. There is absolutly no way to apologize for what my race has done to the african american people. Slavery is by far ONE of the worst things that humans have ever done to their brothers and sisters. To say one human is worth less then the other just because of his skin colour is ridiculous.
About to watch this movies for the first time and just watching the trailer give me chills....the main emotion that give me chill and strong words....I will Survive I will not fall into despair. I will keep myself hardy, till freedom is opportune!......those words is Strong enough by its self ....My God Bless This World 🌎
A brilliant movie on oppression, intense suffering, hope, and the strength to push through. Steve McQueen is genius and the actors were superb. For anyone out there suffering, I hope you find the strength to carry on and build a better tomorrow.
I remember i watched a bit of this movie. And i have yet to watch it full. The way they made this movie is so heavy but honestly a GREAT movie. In school slavery has always been a touchy subject. Just the fact that i grew up around Black family while i was younger ( no im not black but grew up in a black/latino church, we all family) So once i got older and learned about slavery that shit is heartbreaking. I still dont understand how people could just torture a living human being just for the color of their skin, like this man was KIDNAPPED . I see it today happening, not literal slavery but they get looked at different when going in the store or walking around like WTF?! It pistes me off. But i just pray God heals everyone from this sickness and gives us PEACE.
The fact that some people had to live their entire lifespan which was around 21 years at average, working long hours, barely getting happiness, no freedom, just for their skin colour and physical capabilities just shows how lucky we are to live in a world where that has gotten abolished and is now illegal, there still are slaves out there, my prayers to them and hopefully they get rescued or liberated!
Just watched & OMG America your history is very dark, I didn't know it was like this. Is this a real representation of your history & how you treated people. As a outsider looking in I must ask.......
Yeah your right....um but I think the German's have taken ownership of theres as you don't see Germans today vilifying the Jews. America is still very Raciest so i'm lead to believe....If i'm wrong I will accept & remove my comments.
Don't blame them entirely. While they are the country that sustained slavery for a while, it where Europeans who brought the slaves in in the first place.
potaka79 No. You're wrong. Yes, there are still places in the United States that are racist. However, in school we are required to learn about this time period, and yes we have taken ownership of our pas issues with race. Ever heard of the American Civil War? Every single one of my male ancestors that were alive during the civil war fought, and every single one of them were killed. I will never view a person as a possession or item in my life. All people are equal.
I have watched this film few times...it reminds me never to forget how our ancestors fought for our freedom for rights...we take so much for granted...we should always honour and show respect for our ancestors.our people have suffered...I thank God I have freedom's in this day and age.
Im from Philippines and i really really LOVE and have BIG RESPECT to all BLACK PEOPLE ❤💕 IMAGINE HOW SUCCESFUL THEY ARE. . . . . TO ALL BLACK PEOPLE...WE SALUTE TO YOU GUYS😊💓💕
Slavery still exist because Philippines is a 3rd world country. Some pilipinos trying to find good future for their family in other countries, and some of them gets abused, most of them are domestic helper
@@hzjohnson1632 well if you believe the bible is true. Just because people dont do the horrible things the bible advocates, doesnt change what the bible advocates.. horrible things.
There is no slavery in philippines. Helpers have law that protects them. Domestic workers in middle east or hongkong had their free will to do so they know its very risky to work in those places.
Born a free man, experienced culture, fine arts and taken away from his family and placed into the middle of the very lifestyle that his parents persevered to keep him from experiencing for 12 years...that had to be the hardest pill to swallow.
oh god, this looks so good and i want to watch it so bad but it also looks terrifying and emotional, i just know i'm going to cry a river watching this
I still think it's a crime Fassbender didn't win the Oscar for Best Supporting for this movie. Everything about his portrayal of Epps is one of the most convincing performances I've ever seen. His Southern accent is on point too. He legit sound exactly like my backwoods country daddy. Haha.
Was tough to watch. Really tough. And I have many good friends of all races. Jewish, haitian, white, Asian. Black and married to Hispanic. Love you all.
How did Matthew McOnnahey (probably mispelt) win best actor oscar and Chitewel, he was by far the best lead actor in any type of movie I have seen since probably Shawshank Redemption. I know the academy want to keep the awards winners diverse in the movie they were in, but if they were honest, 12 years a slave would have won most if not all the awards.
I had to do one presentation about this film with a colleague of mine at college, ever since then we are best friends for 10 years already and surely for a lifetime, this movie holds a special place in my heart, also its great, and i was crying at the end
I had to watch this for class recently. Amazing film, but it was HEARTBREAKING THE WHOLE TIME. All I could think to myself who, "Who in their right mind every thought that this was okay? What the hell was wrong with people back then? Why didn't we stop this any sooner? HOW did we let this happen?!" And in the end, I was close to tears. I was deeply moved by everything I had seen and heard. I was breathtaken... yet heartbroken.
So, I finally watched this movie for the first time, I wanted to see what beat out Gravity for the Oscar that year. Ok, I can see why. This movie is a total mindfuck, it will mess you up. Some of the scenes were so bad I had to watch through my hands or turn away or even close my ears. You know which scenes they were. And just so you know, I'm in my 30's, I've seen thousands of movies, etc etc etc. This movie makes you force yourself to sit through it, to say it is brutal is an understatement. I got anxiety after watching it. And for the record, I'm white.
It so sad that a lot of people didn't live freely and like a human because of the color of their skin
sometimes it didn't even matter about skin color. a lot of Irish and Chinese people were slaves as well in America. Just during different time periods
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No, the race riots mostly involved Irish. The government conducted interviews and found that the perpetrators were nearly all Irish.
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Middle Eastern (I'm not Muslim or Arab though). You can read the interviews which they conducted. It was written down and it's very interesting. But the link is very long, so I'm not going to bother giving it to you.
In the interview it says that blacks dislike the Irish more than anyone. I have nothing against the Irish at all. I like Bobby Kennedy. He was a nice guy. I'm just stating the truth though.
The Irish were accused by abolitionist for supporting slavery. The Irish didn't want the blacks to become free because it would mean that they would have to compete for labour, especially if a lot of blacks immigrated to the North after being freed.
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I'm anything but ulster loyalist. I know there's many black Americans who have Irish ancestry. Michelle Obama and Barack Obama being one of the most famous. However, the relationship between black Americans and Irish Americans has never been great. It's been far better in the Caribbean where many Irish were sent as indentured servants and were also treated really badly. For Instance the Jamaican accent has its roots in the Irish accent.
+tony lennon There are also jews in the middle east. You could have known that with some research that I just did for you. If you want to know what else comes from there I could link you to google and you can have some fun.
im a black african man and this movie had me in tears. tears for the realities of the past, tears for the injustice of the present and tears for the leaders of the future. i see it crystal clear now, like the sun sitting in the sky on a clear day. i finally see the vision of the later nelson Mandela the only way we can get over the past, is to forgive it. the only way to over come evil is to let goodness flourish. it is not easy being black but it is a opportunity to teach the world to do better and be better, being black allows you to show others what it really looks like to forgive and promote peace. people died to afford us the opportunity for equality and not reverse oppression.
This was an incredibly beautiful comment Craig Zuma. Thank you for your words. People like yourself teach me to forgive and address injustice with wisdom and grace.
roob noob shut up 🤐
Axha ‘ only because you don’t want to hear the truth
@@robm5008 you dont get to blame slavery on black people. it doesnt change the fact that they suffered. Even when slavery ended, there was the Jim Crow laws. Doesnt care how it started, it still happened.
Yeah real man i love you
A lot of people really don't understand how bad American slavery was. This wasn't regular old world slavery, this was chattel slavery, you were born a slave, you died a slave, your children died slaves, and your children's children died slaves. You could never hope to be anything but a slave. We have never come to terms with our demons as a country. Slavery lasted 245 years officially, and after all was said and done, slaves and children of slaves never got any kind of mental help (and go figure, mental health became a huge taboo in the AA community), no official apology, and not even a single day of recognition for their suffering. It was like America just wanted to make it all go away as a country, ignore it, change the subject, and now we are paying the price of our actions.
What do you mean by "old world slavery" and how was it different in regards to being born a slave, dieing a slave, and birthing slaves?
Well, societies have always had slavery, it was often a natural consequence when a nation conquered another nation. Roman slavery is often referred to as "old world slavery", but "new world" (i.e. the Americas) slavery was really the first time the world had seen a systemic institution where an entire group of people were forced into slavery for generations with no hope of ever rising to a position of power, by virtue of simply fitting a certain phenotype. It was the first time the world had seen the use of racial classifications to justify the subordination of a people, and it was the first time where a society was almost entirely dependent on slave labor in order to function (hence needing ways to justify it's use). The slaves literally were the economy. The southern states could sell cotton and tobacco cheaper than any other competitor, because they didn't have to pay their workers, and the didn't have to worry about them quitting. The wealth created during that 245 year time period was astronomical.
Corpse Party Old world slavery were indentured servitude when you work for an amount of years for free of course then given money and land at end of service and "regular" slavery where you have to earn your freedom through education or combat In the new world you were made a slave with no chance of freedom same goes for your children and your children's children's
U-n-I Survive Alot of people also don't know that slavery in Brazil was 10 times much worse than in America. Slaves in America were living in luxury compared to slaves in Brazil which shows how fucked up it was.
Well slavery obviously sucks, and is horrible. It is an interesting topic though. Especially the history of it, and it's use worldwide.
"I don't want to survive, I want to live" That part always gets me.
That gave me chills!
Then don't steal watermelon or break eggs boy"
The captain in Wall-E said the same thing to the evil steering wheel.
Why are people commenting that this is an 'anti white' film? It's based on the history of slavery and how slaves were treated, I'm sorry but do you expect individuals who have human beings as 'property' to be wholesome people? Unravel yourself from your bubble wrap and stop being so dramatic for goodness sake
Oh don't be so childish. Take your uneducated comments elsewhere.
You know I’m having the same type that people are blaming “The Shape of Water”. Yes, it is graphic. But it’s beautifully done. I may see “12 Years a Slave” soon, thanks to your comment. I may agree with your opinion.
The film itself isn't anti-white in the slightest. Many people in the comments are though
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The acting in this film is insanely good.
and what do you know about acting?
+young mula why do you say that like she said something bad about the movie? she said it was insanely GOOD.
+the greatfall and i asked her what she knew about acting.
young mula More than you, clearly.
+peppermint23 how's that?
I highly don't recommend watching this movie on a plane, It made the woman on the opposite aisle cry. I didn't even know people looked at your screens lol.
This is hilarious 🤣
Oof
rofl , that outta be awkward
Hahahah jokes🤣
I know I shouldn't, but I also look at other people's screens, too 😂
This movie was one of the most moving, emotional films I have ever seen. It's been years since I last watched it and this trailer still gives me chills.
It breaks my heart to know how cruel people can be. To keep other humans as your property, because of the colour of their skin. The worst part; slavery still exists in some parts of the world.
Free state of Jones was another powerful movie.
Roots is really bad as well, I have watched both and would not watch them again, it was pure evil what they did to the black people
@@ahmedalbulushi2847be happy that its done to animals instead of humans
I was really surprised to hear that there was also White Slavery that made it from Europe to North America, which lasted for decades... I have heard that the European Monarchies, including the 1%ers have always felt that everyone else is beneath them...
fortunately little by little slavery will disappear.
Slavery was one of the most awful things of humanity. But I would like a film about native americans abuse, they were killed, abused and have no rights until now. In their own land. Noone talks about the indigenous as they didn´t exist. Sad. They are still tabu. And noone defend them, not even black people, who suffered the same.
+Laura Adriana has a similiar root with Christianity maybe, that's why indigenous became irrelevant and forgotten
+Ide v perhaps.
"Was"? Slavery still goes on today, especially in places like Africa. Slavery isn't over yet and it probably never will be.
Flora Garland it will, just be patient, you won't know what the future holds, no one knows
+Laura Adriana nah, I see torture to death, demonization of the innocent, and killing thousands in the name of a beautiful religion that was never indented to be used in such a way is worse.
Lupita was so amazing, I'll never forget her in that role!!
this was an all-star ensemble;
didnt realize her or Brad Pitt was in this but everyone gave great performances.
Michael Fassbender was so insane and scary in this
@@leonardobraynen1524 هههه كذب
"I don't want to survive, i want to live..."
Are you still doing well old friend?
It's amazing that Solomon's story is being heard 165 years later. This movie had me in tears. I'm so heartbroken for what black people had to go through and so sorry for the horrible treatment they had to endure. I pray for the healing of those that are affected by the history and the way black people were treated. Much love and respect goes out to the beautiful black race.
You're so Sweet!
Absolutely......
Black is beautiful.......
Their kids are the cutest on planet . African people have a beautiful heart...
🙏🌻African people are very beautiful inside out. Their hearts are pure. They are very helpful. But, i don't know why on earth 🌍 this feeling of racism exists in humans. To me, humanity is everything. -- Sunil Bharat 🇮🇳
@@spiritualskin5104 🙏🌻 U r absolutely right. To me, humanity is everything. -- Sunil Bharat 🇮🇳
❤
After watching this movie I vowed never to use the N word again. Whether listening to it from hip hop songs or joking to each other. It's a disgusting word and how they used it against black people saddens me. People wonder why black people act quite hostile and aggressive nowadays and always use the racist card. But I think we all would if we ever knew what their people went through. I mean why does having black skin colour make them less than any other person with lighter skin?! I'm deeply saddened to know about their history and it affects me greatly. But all the men who treated them harshly and unfairly will be all accountable for their actions once they face the Almighty Lord on a day which no man can hide.
Taposhe Rabeya A Lot of people in my school say it and some aren’t even black. I don’t like saying that word, at all and I agree with you.
dimenla He said he used to use it but not anymore.
Logan Walker as i am french i like black people 😊
this is amazing I'm truly happy that you are against slavey it was a horrible time for black people but they got threw it with the help of the lord.
I mean its just a word
I watched this movie and it was saddest thing I ever seen in my life... Slavey is one of the worst thing in history. I felt bad for black people who hard on them by evil people. I always respect to black people in my heart and wish racist never exist. This world had gone mad by full evil people who have no soul.. I actually wish we create build a great friendship with race and never hatred together on earth.
I'm white btw.
You are one beautiful person that's going to heaven when you die, can I please just let you have everything I have? You're a beautiful person inside and out.
Thank you for sweet to me and same as to you too! You know I feel same way for you too. :)
:) lemme get dem digits. IM JOKING LOL
I know. I'm joking to you too. ;)
Miles Skillman lol wut, did u just say i wasn't a nice person, im hurt ;(
From the title I thought this movie was going to be about school
hahahaha nice
better 12 years of school than 12 years of holy book. It's a good thing murica said fuck theocracy, or else we'd be gunning people down today for following a slightly different version of the bible. We'd all be jackasses without those 12 years of school.
brilliant
Hi It was just a joke brotendo
lovely
Sad movie but can give a powerful lesson
You're Right
As it should.
Lesson for whom?
@@queenselah6261 humanity or what's left of it...
maybe the East (eastern cultures) aswell, but my 'islamic' or 'arabic' culture/background has the first faithful african slave (purchased from infidels to freedom) portrayed with strong will and a beautiful voice....
infact, the words mosques repeat, five times a day around the world, are his own... he created, vocalised, and called out the first "Azan" in the religion's history....
3 month old comment i know.. sorry to lay down all that bullshit.. but trust me, that 9 year old movie just peaked my interest.
i hope i can learn anything from this film, even more i hope u learned anything from this comment aswell, cheers!
@@Mytharax Oh be quiet not only americans owned slaves arabs muslims did to . Even Mohammad in the quran did . I know people like to claim that they didnt but truth be told arabs are some of the raciest people I have ever met and they did own slaves . Go to parts of Saudia Arabia and Dubai they still own them and mistreat them until this day. This movie had absolutely nothing to do with islam or the azaan Muhammad was also a slave owner . There a saying in arab community islamic world that an arab would not even allow their daughters to marry Bilal the black slave that you speak about in your message because he was black. Being black in islam means nothing Islam is one of the most raciest religon and has some of the most raciest people I have ever met and seen in my life .
i still get goosebumps when i watch this movie, its incredible
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Do back people realize not that white liberals create these type of movies to stir hatred between the races? Democrat party, who founded the KKK, and was against civil rights still divide the country more than ever. Many black people don't even see it. Don't believe me? Do you see any Democrats protesting these types of movies? They supposedly don't even like to see a confederate flag but they don't say a word about this? Do you know why? Democrats need racial division, always have, always will.
The movie was incredible, but I can not go through with watching it again. Not because it's not or anything. Certain scenes were hard enough to sit through even the first time.
Donald Trump you’re trolling hard hunh
One of the most moving movies I've seen in a really long time. A true work of art.
Some people said this movie only won Best Picture because it deals with racism and slavery, but here’s the thing: it didn’t just win because it’s a film with important subject matter, it won because it’s a great movie. This film IMO 100% deserved to win Best Picture, anybody who says otherwise is a hater. It’s a true masterpiece of cinema, it’s hard to watch and depressing, but it’s a well-crafted, brilliant, and essential film that should be required viewing. Everyone should see this amazing movie and never forget.
Well, I'm certainly not a hater, especially since our one son has a, (as my wife puts it, ''A Child Of Color'')
I argue with her all the time because I've always felt that when a person says, A Person Of Color, it's pretty much like saying, Colored People... I mean that's my opinion anyways... But hey, if I'm wrong, so far no one has corrected me...
At any rate, I certainly hope that one day everyone in this country will start acting like we are all Brothers and Sisters, and also Americans...
As for this movie, I just figured that as long as it won at least 1 award, then cool, because it was a pretty good movie... But there's like only 75 or 80 people that decide what Actors, and/or Movies will win The Academy Award, so with that said, I believe that there's a lot of folks that get screwed out of receiving an award, least we not forget, Hollywood is a pretty fucked up place...
Easily the best film of 2013, glad it beat Gravity. There's so many subtle little details making it so good.
Some people don’t realize slavery isn’t a thing of a past that’s solved. There are still thousands people inslaved in many parts of the world.
Sad that it doesn’t get talked about as much as it should, child sex trafficking and shit still goes on today it’s disgusting
even in the U.S.A., human trafficking, trapping children in marriages, etc. still happens. And in the U.S.A., slavery *cannot* be a thing of the past when it still affects our present as black people.
Looks like someone got wiped
Work, Modern [beloved] slavery, enjoy smartaleks314 !
TRY MILLIONS
Black people... So much dedication on them, i love their story, really ! Huge respect ✊🏿
(Edit : wtf happended around here ?)
+Vladimir Eugene SAME HERE BRO!
+InTumiDation I'm glad to be white
I'm glad to be asian
At least they make great music and the best rhythms and blues :)
Mehdi Fadil go to hell
Really sad to see racism in the comments and ignorant remarks. Such a great movie, no matter what race you are. If this movie was shown to the north and West coasts during the 1800's, I believe slavery would've ended sooner. Sad, but it's history. Respect it and learn from it.
Wow, that's truly an amazing way to look at a movie such as this and learn form it. Well said Joshua Hemminger.
north and west coast? :P
a. the states has no north coast
b. it was between the north and south
but i respect ur point none the less :P
I can learn sens here.
THIS. MOVIE. IS. POWERFUL. I felt every emotion except for joy. The outcome of his story still don't bring joy because of what he went throughout and witnessed. Very good movie. It deserve every single award it get
First heard about this movie in 2014, a lot of people were talking about it and I heard about how good it was and how tragic it was, and I tend to care about social issues so I wanted to watch it. This movie is heart breaking, and I absolutely love how it doesn't romanticize any of the abuse that was suffered in it.
For the white people or anyone saying "this wasn't me" "I have nothing to do with this", no. We ALL have EVERYTHING to do with this. Every race, ethnicity, whatever has EVERYTHING to do with this. We must all learn from the past to ensure that the past will never return to be repeated. We are all one. No matter which part of the world, outside America whatever. We are all in ONE world. We must stick together and unite as ONE. Or be sure that the past WILL repeat itself. Only worse.
Well said mate
+Ben -G sorry are you asking a question? Do you mean where do slaves originated from? why not find out? or at least try.
+Ben -G That's a good question Ben G. Your people sold you to the highest bidder. What does that mean to you?
+Julia Silverman No this is not true, becouse only in America u have slaves at that time.... becouse of this, some whay i hate american people, they think they are the best nation in the world. Sorry for my english
+Julia Silverman !!!!!!
This film sits right in with one of the top 5 films of 2013 and the one best for dealing with the issue of slavery.
I can't fathom treating someone as lesser of a human just because of the colour of their skin.
Slavery is the most heinous of all crimes against humanity.
To have control over every aspect of another person's life is disgusting.
The disturbing part is there are more slaves in the world now than there has been at any other time.
Deserve an Oscar 100%.
emilyn12 Did you get too see our Australian prime minster, he is a total embarrassment.
????
On UA-cam type John Oliver Tony Abbott and have a look at this.
emilyn12 nobody deserves me.
I want to give up on humanity after reading the comment section -_-
This comment was the funniest 💀💀💀🌚OMG dead asf
yes funny asf
+TheTruthIsRacist Everyones lives matter. Black,White,Hispanic,Indian,Muslim,
It's a miracle, even this comment got a fight😂
Victoria Dondo you forgot Christian Lives Matter
I never cried this much watching a movie. I knew that slavery is one of the worst things that happened in human history, but seeing it on screen, I just broke down. To this day I ask myself how something so horrible could have happened.
“To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?”
― Cicero
“If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree. ”
― Michael Crichton
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”
― George Santayana
Can we all stop trying to justify American Slavery saying that slavery happened in all parts of the world? You're basically saying one is better than the other when all instances were terrible. So STFU with your long, pointless arguments and enjoy the movie.
Hailey Allen It wasn't evil back then...
Hailey Allen there are presently 30 million slaves in the world TODAY. www.antislavery.org/english/slavery_today/what_is_modern_slavery.aspx
hambone31000 And anti-slavery activists were weird....
there was no such a slavery in all parts of the world,even not in all parts of USA,it was only war slavery in the rest of the world.
Hailey Allen Social conservatives justify slavery
Chiwetel Ejiofor is a criminally underrated actor; and this movie really showcased his incredible acting chops.
Every single American should watch this movie. This is our history, a vital and unforgettable piece of our history that shows the true nature and brutality of slavery. We must NEVER forget those like Solomon and million others who have senslessly suffered in the name of racism. We must NEVER allow humanity to regress back into this pit of darkness and hatred.
I don't wanna survive, I wanna live! Best line with a strong message for freedom
"But I don't wanna survive, I wanna live" OH MY GOD
There was not a more deserving film this year than 12 Years A Slave to win Best Picture. Flawless film.
I just watched this film again. It still brings me to my knees.
The dialogue, editing, lighting, acting, casting, editing, make-up and cinematography are absolutely flawless.
Every film student must see this film and understand why it is a masterpiece.
U said editing twice
I just watched this movie's depiction of a pretty accurate history. It is very well written, acted and directed. It makes me feel shame that a man could treat a human this way just because they have a different color of skin. This movie is very touching and sometimes hard to watch, but I strongly recommend it!
thank you
Why are you questioning me? Are you the internet police? It's none of your business why I posted a comment thanking David Creech for his comment. Ok. Ride off meh case!
I just realised how lucky i am to be born and raised in EastAfrica my ancestors didn't have to go through all this
Edwin Fanice Instead we were made slaves in our own countries
Slavery started in Africa. Your own government sold the Europeans slaves. They then brought them to THE Americas and forced them to build the European empires, which was the US. They had no use for Native Americans because they died from Europeans diseases and/or went back to their village. Africans were immune to the diseases and couldn't run back to their village so that's why they used Africans instead.
@may nostyl is right.
We were made slaves in our own countries. East African countries were colonized from the beginning of 1890s. Our ancestors went through alot of unimaginable horrors. Am a Kenyan and my grandfather would always tell us how it was before we got our independence, not in great details and never graphically ofcourse because of the content but we got the gist of the stories combined with what we learnt in school. It was horrific to say the least.
These types of movies try to explain to an audience what happened with 12 years a slave as an example but they can never disclose or act out everything because it was truly that barbaric.
On a side note, if I were to critic I'd say that this is not how Africans spoke. Most of them were West Africans so the dialect used would be pijin English, and it would be broken since they were uneducated.
With all said, this does not take away the fact that the story told is about the Africans that were sold as slaves and the horrors they had to go through in another man's land. This is a story told from their perspective and we must honor that.
So @Edwin Fanice please do learn your history well enough because our ancestors were enslaved and colonized.
@@ImanWangui97 Luckily, As an, Abyssinian (Ethiopian/Eritrean), we fought the whites and gained our motherland from the hands of the colonizers (Battle of Adwa)!! Proud of ancestors!! God Bless Ethiopia and God Bless Africa
luisa tecle yeah, we had to fight, Great Britain, Italy, and the France In east Africa. Except Ethiopia. Also Colonization affected the Africa continents even today.
I was glad to see that this movie won an Oscar for best picture. It's very powerful and important for everyone to see. It sucks how most people don't understand anything about slavery like it's a no big deal. I think everyone needs to see it, so they'll know how brutal and severe slavery was. Who knows. Maybe racism will die down. Overall, perfect movie.
I’m glad I was born in the generation I’m in. Back in them days were horrible. This movie is really good and it shows what the black community had to go through and it’s so sad. I would never hate someone by the color of their skin. You respect me. I respect you. And I will make sure my children will be that way as well.
Hey people on here. Stop insulting the blacks and stop insulting the whites. History is history that we all need to know and learn. Its a movie that shows a piece of history its a good one to learn from but that also doesn't mean that all white people nowadays are going to try and to enslave everybody. And there were some white people back in the day who did try fighting for the slaves and their freedom. So why don't we all just watch and enjoy the movie and a piece of a history about a man who went through a lot and get along!!!!!!!!!!
This was the best and most powerful movie I have ever seen.
This comment section is literally the most disgusting thing I have ever seen-
BlueBills Paradise ikr!!
Ignore these chuds, they're just trolls looking for attention
Yeah very saddening - I've been going through and trying to push back on the horrible comments.
@@mabmainchannel I'm just replying to all of them dragging them
I know. I literally cannot stand reading through these.
The man who wrote the letter saved more than one person by writing the letter. For solomon to help in the underground railroad all because of a letter. Beautiful.
This is a powerful sad movie.
nonsense or truth?
They are not supporting Slavery, they are just showing us how bad it has been.
@@rebeccalove2065 why would you 'kill whites' for something that happened centuries ago? I am a black man and i understand what my ancestors went thru;
killin or harming a particular race for past sins wont change anything that happened. Accept it and move forward.
@Beast Mode OFF [ON] are you saying slavery didnt happen? Or are you just ignorant?
@Beast Mode OFF [ON] Why not?...... You're just ignoring the Truth.... trying to run away from It....... trying to just ignore what Millions of Black People went through in those cruel years.... trying to run away from what Mr.Solomon Northup witnessed,went through and Showed Us.I Really Recommend You to Watch The Movie And Read The Book If You Can.
"12 Years a Slave" wins the Oscar for Best Picture! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Absolutely brilliant film unfortunately some Americans still want this in the 21st century and won’t move on from the past I strongly recommend this film to anyone
The scene when Solomon leaves and Patsey just falls down... I cried so hard. Humanity is darkly insane
I cried my soul out watching this movie. It really braked my heart in a thousand pieces...
I believe the movie was even more powerful thanks to the insane talent of those actors. It was incredible and heartbreaking.
I was shaking while crying like a fool at the end of the movie...
I'm speechless...
Same
this made me soo angry.
+strong game the movie?
Why
Ohh because the events he had to suffer through?
redNek
then the manipulation succeeded
Got to stop watching movies like this mahn....sigh. Thank God for freedom and the wonderful life he has given to me. God bless my Ancestors.
+Don frio ....your mother....
I’ve read the book, three times, and watched this movie once a year over the last 8 years. This is by far the greatest movie I’ve ever seen. I recommend a book as well “The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism”. If you have not read it, don’t bother commenting. If you want to comment, go read it first.
Literally changed my view on racism, we are all equal!
enigmatic_dreamer everyone has his reasons to be racist, selfexperienced or taught, the fact that someone discovers that it does more harm than good is progress, you in your own way are also intolerant to others my friend
enigmatic_dreamer grown up amongst alot of Turkish and moroccan immigrants, take a guess ;-)
YZFMANIAC08 nah we not but evil is evil what was done to us shall be done to y’all it’s in the Bible
Get ready for slavery
we are all human
Every man and women has the same right as everybody else. Nobody should be treated differently, its a free world. a free country and everybody is a free man or women to do as they like, nobody is the world can ever tell them want to do!! They make their own choices, don't let anybody tell you different!! No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, if they can be taught to have they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than is does opposite - Nelson Mandela.
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^^ I know it's a movie, but I just find it so sad to what they^^ did to people back then and I ain't black... Check your words before you post em' mate.
ahaa you said "mate" xD
There's something wrong with, when was the last time you went to you therapist??
ahaa fake ass bitch !!
One of the most heart-wrenching films ever! It was definitely difficult for me to watch, but it’s worth it. I absolutely love history! The acting was insanely beautiful!
Breaks my heart that people (white) could treat other people (black) despicably.
And refer to the Bible for support.
My country, USA. We still have not recognized what we have done.
(And look too at American Indian.)
This movie was SO DAMN GOOD. The character portrayal, the struggle for survival, and even though it was hard to watch at times, the reality of it. People who don't understand the quality of this movie have a problem.
i cried a lot and didnt notice that im already floating in my own tears!
Inkarmatized hell yea !!!
jtrack01 amen to that . That's why there's all these black lives matters supporters who are women cause hey feel bad for everybody. You think men give a fuck about BLM people hell no!!!
+Michael Weston what hell is wrong with u
Michael Weston your sick man...everybodys lives matter except you...cuz your a fkn piece of shit
zhaine ross fuck outta here
Amazing movie. Incredible. If you havent already, watch it!
dax This is history. Solomon Northup was a real person, went through this then wrote a book about it. The movie is based off the book.
dax Africans' slaves were not tortured and treated less than humans. They lived in the same house with their masters, slept under the same roof, ate the same food. They were to be set free at a certain time, so don't compare this to American slavery and there is African history that you can study. Your people invaded the continent and took most of the slave. The ones that were sold by other Africans were prisoners of war. But their number is negligible compared to the village that were deserted due to slave masters invasion. Don't even try to lie here or quote a slave master's account because liars is what they all are to me.
dax What you are saying is technically correct; African slaves were often bought by Europeans from other Africans. However, as Glenda pointed out, Africans envisioned slavery very differently from the form it took in the New World. Slavery in Africa and as it existed throughout the Old World, including Western empires like Rome, was not a birthmark. It was a liminal state, often as a result of capture during war. The virulence of the racism that we have come to define slavery by was created in part to justify the brutality of slavery in the Americas. This film is not trying to place blame. No one is doubting the sacrifices your family may have made for this country and yes, for anyone who says otherwise, the Civil War was fought over the issue of slavery and of the 600,000 white Americans who laid down their lives in that conflict, many died for that cause. 12 Years isn't trying to simplify history--it's trying to remind us that we cannot simply talk about slavery as a redemptive history. It is also a criminal history. American cinema tends to gloss over that fact and reduce slavery and emancipation to white men in courtrooms and state houses talking out the problem. Here, McQueen introduces a new wrinkle to that narrative.
Being a white person I have full respect for black lives it's so wrong for what happened back then. I have black friends decent people ❤
and what is still happening to them. . .
"I have black friends decent people ❤"
stfu lmfao
@@honkhonk8009 hahaha "decent people" Yes
we should forgive but never forget
Forgive who? There IS no one to forgive anymore. Unless you mean forgiving those people back then.
@@eden1630Lol I can understand why you're confused. He made a stupid comment. It's like he's blaming all white people for the actions of their ancestors.
@- king- Uhhhh... I'm black dude.
Wtf are you talking about
This movie really broke my heart. It's sickens me how society was back in that era...Some white people were so sadistic and ruthless with slaves, and from what I saw in the movie, they received pleasure from the pain. Many of the scenes were too disturbing to watch...But I'm glad this movie came out to expose those who treated others monstrously then and how society is united now.
As sickening as these practices were racism will likely never go away.
I'm literally furious about the comments
Why
+chanelnadia you white, get lost
and they call white people racist? look who's the racist one here Yikez89
***** I am racist not just to whites, thats a facts... Maybe not in harsh way but white people are full of it.
Yikez89 not everyone is the same? and for you to say that ''white people are full of it'' makes me irritated. because there are so many different people over the world and I don't think the world is split up between white people and black people. I think it's full of ''different and unique'' people in general, doesn't matter what colour they have but that's just my opinion. feel free to say your opinion as long as you don't hurt peoples feelings.
This wonderful Oscar movie shows us that one should not be judged by the color of skin but by the color of soul. It was a just spot in the American history that cruel slavers never recognized this.
This is one of those movies where you just sit down and watch without moving, feeling totally frozen until the end. The fact that it´s based on true events makes it 10 times heavier to watch. There is absolutly no way to apologize for what my race has done to the african american people. Slavery is by far ONE of the worst things that humans have ever done to their brothers and sisters. To say one human is worth less then the other just because of his skin colour is ridiculous.
Does anyone happen to know the song that is played at 0:23 on the violin?
This is easily one of the best movies in the entire history.
About to watch this movies for the first time and just watching the trailer give me chills....the main emotion that give me chill and strong words....I will Survive I will not fall into despair. I will keep myself hardy, till freedom is opportune!......those words is Strong enough by its self ....My God Bless This World 🌎
A brilliant movie on oppression, intense suffering, hope, and the strength to push through. Steve McQueen is genius and the actors were superb. For anyone out there suffering, I hope you find the strength to carry on and build a better tomorrow.
That would suck to just have to be somebody's slave even for one year
I remember i watched a bit of this movie. And i have yet to watch it full.
The way they made this movie is so heavy but honestly a GREAT movie. In school slavery has always been a touchy subject. Just the fact that i grew up around Black family while i was younger ( no im not black but grew up in a black/latino church, we all family)
So once i got older and learned about slavery that shit is heartbreaking. I still dont understand how people could just torture a living human being just for the color of their skin, like this man was KIDNAPPED . I see it today happening, not literal slavery but they get looked at different when going in the store or walking around like WTF?! It pistes me off. But i just pray God heals everyone from this sickness and gives us PEACE.
The fact that some people had to live their entire lifespan which was around 21 years at average, working long hours, barely getting happiness, no freedom, just for their skin colour and physical capabilities just shows how lucky we are to live in a world where that has gotten abolished and is now illegal, there still are slaves out there, my prayers to them and hopefully they get rescued or liberated!
the saddest part is that this is actually a story of one, thousands have theirs to tell😢
Just watched & OMG America your history is very dark, I didn't know it was like this. Is this a real representation of your history & how you treated people. As a outsider looking in I must ask.......
Every country has bad history look at the Germans
Yeah your right....um but I think the German's have taken ownership of theres as you don't see Germans today vilifying the Jews. America is still very Raciest so i'm lead to believe....If i'm wrong I will accept & remove my comments.
Don't blame them entirely. While they are the country that sustained slavery for a while, it where Europeans who brought the slaves in in the first place.
All im saying is i'd much rather live in the U.S than North Korea, Syria, Ukraine, or Iraq so im just grateful America isn't as bad as some places
potaka79 No. You're wrong. Yes, there are still places in the United States that are racist. However, in school we are required to learn about this time period, and yes we have taken ownership of our pas issues with race. Ever heard of the American Civil War? Every single one of my male ancestors that were alive during the civil war fought, and every single one of them were killed. I will never view a person as a possession or item in my life. All people are equal.
Wow, Dr. Strange, Mordor, Magneto, Quicksilver, Vanisher (from Deadpool 2) and Nakia (from Black Panther) are all in this movie? Awesome.
I have watched this film few times...it reminds me never to forget how our ancestors fought for our freedom for rights...we take so much for granted...we should always honour and show respect for our ancestors.our people have suffered...I thank God I have freedom's in this day and age.
previous life You may be born in that era.
I just can't believe how some damn humans could be that cruel & heartless
Im from Philippines and i really really LOVE and have BIG RESPECT to all BLACK PEOPLE ❤💕
IMAGINE HOW SUCCESFUL THEY ARE.
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TO ALL BLACK PEOPLE...WE SALUTE TO YOU GUYS😊💓💕
Hey man, youre Philippines also become slave for american colonialist.. don't you learn your own history..?
Slavery still exist
because Philippines is a 3rd world country. Some pilipinos trying to find good future for their family in other countries, and some of them gets abused, most of them are domestic helper
Ironically Philippines is a christian country, which advocates slavery.
@@iammarauder5418 ?
@@hzjohnson1632 well if you believe the bible is true. Just because people dont do the horrible things the bible advocates, doesnt change what the bible advocates.. horrible things.
There is no slavery in philippines. Helpers have law that protects them. Domestic workers in middle east or hongkong had their free will to do so they know its very risky to work in those places.
Born a free man, experienced culture, fine arts and taken away from his family and placed into the middle of the very lifestyle that his parents persevered to keep him from experiencing for 12 years...that had to be the hardest pill to swallow.
At a point this movie became so depressing I almost started crying.
oh god, this looks so good and i want to watch it so bad but it also looks terrifying and emotional, i just know i'm going to cry a river watching this
@@Olds_Pwr Slavery has nothing to do with that. What is the background behind that?
I still think it's a crime Fassbender didn't win the Oscar for Best Supporting for this movie. Everything about his portrayal of Epps is one of the most convincing performances I've ever seen. His Southern accent is on point too. He legit sound exactly like my backwoods country daddy. Haha.
+colormered13 4real and even crazier he is not even american, yet he nail that southern american accent
Was tough to watch. Really tough. And I have many good friends of all races. Jewish, haitian, white, Asian. Black and married to Hispanic. Love you all.
How did Matthew McOnnahey (probably mispelt) win best actor oscar and Chitewel, he was by far the best lead actor in any type of movie I have seen since probably Shawshank Redemption. I know the academy want to keep the awards winners diverse in the movie they were in, but if they were honest, 12 years a slave would have won most if not all the awards.
Any drastic body transformations usually guarantees an Oscar win
Heartbreaking movie. Can't imagine being in their place. I wouldn't have lasted a day.
12 Years A Slave . . . sounds like my last employment contract.
I had to do one presentation about this film with a colleague of mine at college, ever since then we are best friends for 10 years already and surely for a lifetime, this movie holds a special place in my heart, also its great, and i was crying at the end
This is the most beautiful depiction of why black lives matter, and why is this movie EXTREMELY UNDERRATED?!
Watching this movie in june 2020 is NOT advisable
I've just finished it
me too, fucking amazing movie haha
Wait why
It most definitely is advisable, to educate oneself on the roots of systemic racism
just survived in my room watching this movie...so boring
My heart is broken for all the many people who were enslaved and for the many people who gave their lives for the cause of ending it!
I had to watch this for class recently.
Amazing film, but it was HEARTBREAKING THE WHOLE TIME. All I could think to myself who, "Who in their right mind every thought that this was okay? What the hell was wrong with people back then? Why didn't we stop this any sooner? HOW did we let this happen?!" And in the end, I was close to tears. I was deeply moved by everything I had seen and heard. I was breathtaken... yet heartbroken.
deserves every nomination and every win it gets
I'm crying watching Solomon ...U r not just Survive U live 💓 for ur family
This guy should play the Black Panther in Avengers 2 and in his own movie he is amazing in this and he deserves a huge role.
This film is pain and sorrow beyond words, it can only be spoken in truth. A truth that sadly hides today in all.
One of the greatest performances I've ever seen in my entire life!!!
M Knioui you are so right. It’s something that’s touched my soul.
So, I finally watched this movie for the first time, I wanted to see what beat out Gravity for the Oscar that year. Ok, I can see why. This movie is a total mindfuck, it will mess you up. Some of the scenes were so bad I had to watch through my hands or turn away or even close my ears. You know which scenes they were. And just so you know, I'm in my 30's, I've seen thousands of movies, etc etc etc. This movie makes you force yourself to sit through it, to say it is brutal is an understatement. I got anxiety after watching it. And for the record, I'm white.
me too. at some scenes i just can't and turn away, they were really disturbing.
@@Sweetlycheeboba but it happened valencia and its time societies acknowledge this and look for ways to move forward
This is our history, what many of our ancestor's experienced, and people tell us to get over it.
Reality was more brutal.
@@Olds_Pwr not quite, not white.
This movie is the best thing that happened to me in these past days
I swear. I'm stunned and moved and oh god I do not want more
Well, I'm about to watch for the first time. I know I might shed a tear but I am. Thanks for the insight everyone. Much Love!💪❤️💯