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12 Years a Slave

Platt, is it? Yes, sir. You cultivate cane previously? No, sir, I have not. It comes to...

Platt, is it? Yes, sir. You cultivate cane previously? No, sir, I have not. It comes to you quite naturally. Are you educated? No, sir. Niggers are hiredto work, not read or write. You play the fiddle. Yes, sir. Yes, I do. Willard Yarner,a planter up the bayou... celebrates his anniversaryin three weeks' time. I'll hold out your name to him. What you earn is yours to keep. Yes, sir. Mind yourself, Platt

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Platt is it
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Yes sir
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You cultivate cane previously
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No sir I have not
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It comes to you quite naturally
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Are you educated
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No sir Niggers are hired to work not read or write
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You play the fiddle
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Yes sir Yes I do
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Willard Yarner a planter up the bayou
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celebrates his anniversary in three weeks' time
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I'll hold out your name to him
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What you earn is yours to keep
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Yes sir
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Mind yourself Platt
Available in 6 languages
Duration
39 seconds
Views
23
Timestamp in Movie
01:24:02
Uploaded
Feb 07, 2026
Genres
drama, history
Production
New Regency Pictures,Plan B Entertainment,River Road Entertainment,Regency Enterprises,Film4 Productions

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Movie Summary

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
Joyous day. - 12 Years a Slave 00:23
Joyous day.
Did you beguile him, Platt, with your slick nigger ways? - 12 Years a Slave 00:07
Did you beguile him, Platt, with your slick nigger ways?
You won't stand idle, boy. - 12 Years a Slave 00:17
You won't stand idle, boy.
A good day's labor would average 200 pounds. - 12 Years a Slave 00:06
A good day's labor would average 200 pounds.
I'm sure in time, you'll develop as a picker. - 12 Years a Slave 00:14
I'm sure in time, you'll develop as a picker.
I say no man of consciouscan take the lash to another human day in and day outwithout shredding at his own self - 12 Years a Slave 00:10
I say no man of consciouscan take the lash to another human...
But such profitable outcomes are reserved for plantation masters. - 12 Years a Slave 00:18
But such profitable outcomes are reserved for plantation...
The proceeds of my fiddling performancesJust a few picayunes but all I have in the worldI promise them to you if you will do me the favor I requireBut I beg you not to expose me if you cannot grant the requestUhWhat is it you askFirst your word sirOn my - 12 Years a Slave 00:55
The proceeds of my fiddling performancesJust a few picayunes...
I'll do it. - 12 Years a Slave 00:18
I'll do it.
Draw up your letter. - 12 Years a Slave 00:15
Draw up your letter.
Well boyI understand I got a learned nigger that writes lettersTries to get white fellas to mail themArmsby told me todaythe devil was among my niggersThat I had one that needed watchingor he would run awayWhen I asked him whyhe said you come over to - 12 Years a Slave 02:28
Well boyI understand I got a learned nigger that writes...
Armsby told me today... - 12 Years a Slave 00:32
Armsby told me today...
Were he not free and white, Platt. - 12 Years a Slave 00:10
Were he not free and white, Platt.
Sun gonna set here Under the mountain Sun gonna set here Under the mountain Sun gonna set here Under the mountain Edward! - 12 Years a Slave 00:19
Sun gonna set here Under the mountain Sun gonna set here...
Get up! - 12 Years a Slave 00:06
Get up!
What you looking at, boy? - 12 Years a Slave 00:08
What you looking at, boy?
I just wanna say something about Uncle Abram. - 12 Years a Slave 00:06
I just wanna say something about Uncle Abram.
I just wanna say something about Uncle Abram. - 12 Years a Slave 00:24
I just wanna say something about Uncle Abram.
He was a good man... - 12 Years a Slave 00:16
He was a good man...
Hey, Bass. - 12 Years a Slave 00:14
Hey, Bass.