Alliance, NE – Join us for a full-screen movie presentation of the film Twelve Years a Slave at the Library on Monday, August 10 from 5:30-7:45 p.m. in the regional collection space of the Library. The movie is about the true story of Soloman Northup, and the incredible true story of his fight for survival and freedom. 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 personified by a malevolent slave owner, 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. The movie will be viewed in the regional collection area located at the north end of the Library.
There is no fee to attend, and the seating is limited. The movie is rated R and is 134 minutes. For more information, please contact Steph Hamilton at (308) 672-1387.