12 Years a Slave is a critically acclaimed historical drama film starring Lupita Nyong'o, and it is available to stream on Hulu. The movie is based on the memoir of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 19th century. Nyong'o won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Patsey, a fellow slave who forms a complex relationship with Northup. 12 Years a Slave is a powerful and thought-provoking film that sheds light on the dark history of slavery in America.
