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I believe Tibeats is skulking about the premises somewhereHe wants you dead and he will have it soIt's no longer safe for you hereAnd I don't believe you will remain passive if Tibeats attacksI have
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12 Years a Slave

I am trying to save your life! And... I have a debt to be mindful of. That, now, is to...

Ford:
I believe Tibeats is skulkin' about the premises somewhere. He wants you dead, and he will attempt to have you so. It's no longer safe for you here. And I don't believe you will remain passive if Tibeats attacks. I have transferred my debt to Edwin Epps. He will take charge of you.Solomon Northup:Master Ford, you must know; I am not a slave.Ford:I cannot hear that.Solomon Northup:Before I came to you I was a free man.Ford:I am trying to save your life! And... I have a debt to be mindful of. That, now, is to Edwin Epps. He is a hard man. Prides himself on being a "nigger breaker." But truthfully I could find no others who would have you. You've made a reputation of yourself. Whatever your circumstances, you are an exceptional nigger, Platt. I fear no good will come of it

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I believe Tibeats is skulking about the premises somewhere
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He wants you dead and he will have it so
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It's no longer safe for you here
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And I don't believe you will remain passive if Tibeats attacks
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I have transferred my debt to Edwin Epps
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He will take charge
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Master Ford
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You must know that I'm not a slave
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I cannot hear that
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Before I came to you I was a freeman
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I'm trying to save your life
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And I have a debt to be mindful of
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And that is to Edwin Epps now
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And he is a hard man Prides himself on being a nigger breaker
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But truthfully I could find no others who would take you
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You've made a reputation of yourself
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Whatever the circumstances you are an exceptional nigger Platt
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But I fear no good will come of it
Available in 6 languages
Duration
81 seconds
Views
583
Timestamp in Movie
00:52:53
Uploaded
Feb 07, 2026
Genres
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.

Actors

Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup