12 Years a Slave (2013)
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.
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#120225
The Brutal History of Prison Labor
"Have you ever seen 12 years a slave yet? I'm still shamefully cannot bring myself to see that movie."
— Chuck
Chuck mentions he hasn't seen the film about slavery and its depiction of plantation owner punishments, which the hosts discuss as important viewing.
Dec 2, 2025
#061622
What were the IRA hunger strikes?
"I know. It was brutal. Believe it or not, this makes me want to see 12 Years a Slave more because like I knew it was tough."
— Josh
Josh mentions wanting to watch 12 Years a Slave after watching Hunger, expecting it to be similarly realistic and difficult.
Jun 16, 2022
#061721
How Venus Works
"Have you seen 12 years of slave yet? No. No. I know. You're going to ask you that like once a year."
— Josh
Mentioned as a film Josh has been asking Chuck to watch.
Jun 17, 2021
#021518
The Harriet Tubman Story
"like Michael Fosbender's family in 12 years of slave"
— Josh
Josh compares Harriet Tubman's owners to characters from the film 12 Years a Slave to illustrate their social status.
Feb 15, 2018
#061416
Why Are So Many Disembodied Feet Washing Ashore In British Columbia?
"Have you seen 12 Years a Slave yet? Still cannot bring myself to watch that."
— Josh
Mentioned as a difficult and emotionally heavy movie that Josh has not yet watched.
Jun 14, 2016
#051116
True stories of survival cannibalism!
"They made a great movie called Alive. I've not seen it. Is it good?"
— Chuck
Discussed the 1972 Uruguayan rugby team plane crash and the resulting film adaptation.
May 11, 2016
#022516
(Approximately) 10 Things That Vanished Mysteriously
"Have you seen 12 Years of Slave yet? Man, still? No, it's sitting on my DVR, staring me in the face."
— Josh
Josh is shaming Chuck for not watching the acclaimed film based on Solomon Northrop's memoir about being kidnapped into slavery.
Feb 25, 2016
#052014
8 Reasons Why Your Body Is So Gross
"I think that one in 12 years of slavery. The only two like a big, you haven't seen 12 years of slave either."
— Josh
Josh mentions that Chuck hasn't seen this serious film yet, comparing it to other movies he needs to watch.
May 20, 2014
#042214
How Mars Works
"the screenwriter who won an Oscar for that movie for 12 Years of Slave"
— Josh
Josh discusses the behind-the-scenes tension between the director Steve McQueen and screenwriter at the Oscars.
Apr 22, 2014
Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender
Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'o
Patsey
Benedict Cumberbatch
William Ford
Paul Dano
John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson
Mary Epps
Adepero Oduye
Eliza
Scoot McNairy
Brown
Paul Giamatti
Theophilus Freeman
Brad Pitt
Samuel Bass
Michael Kenneth Williams
Robert
Alfre Woodard
Mistress Shaw
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