Twelve (12) Years a Slave

Poster for the movie "12 Years a Slave"

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.

Babel

Poster for the movie "Babel"

Tragedy strikes a married couple on vacation in the Moroccan desert, touching off an interlocking story involving four different families.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Poster for the movie "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"

Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the ‘fastest gun in the West’. An eager recruit into James’ notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.