#4 – 12 Years A Slave
This British-American film is a historical drama based on the 1853 memoir of the same name. Released in 2013, it tells the story of Solomon Northup, a free born African American man who was kidnapped and sold as a slave. He had to work on the Louisiana plantations for 12 years before he regained his freedom. The film was directed by Steve McQueen, and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor in the title role. Supporting cast includes notables such as Paul Giamatti, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Brad Pitt. The movie won many awards, including Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Picture.