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12 Years a Slave Filming Locations

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.

7 filming locations2 hs 14 min2013
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Where was 12 Years a Slave filmed?

The map and list below use the same eligible filming-location snapshot, grouped by country and city so discovery stays consistent even without geolocation.

United States of America

Destrehan

Gonzales

Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park

Jefferson

Marrero

New Orleans

Thibodaux