Avoids an easy sense of moralizing and propels us deep into the characters' experiences.
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This review of 12 Years a Slave (2013) was written by James Kendrick and published by Q Network Film Desk on 24 Nov 2013.
12 Years a Slave has generally received very positive reviews.
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