In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man, is abducted and sold into slavery. With no opportunity to prove his identity, he is consigned to assume the name of 'Platt', a runaway Georgian slave.
Despite being thousands of miles away from his wife and children and having no way of contacting them, Solomon's hope for his freedom never completely diminishes. He steels himself in case the opportunity were to arise, urging his fellow slave, Patsey (Nyong'o) to do the same.
Facing cruelty from a malevolent slave owner (Michael Fassbender), Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity in his quest to be reunited with his family. Based on the memoirs of Solomon Northup, this film is the unforgettable vision of one man's will to overcome adversity.
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12 Years A Slave is available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital June 4.
This charming film follows a prestigious chef who loses his passion but finds it again in the food truck business. When temperamental Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) falls from grace in the culinary world, he agrees to accomapny his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara) and son to Miami to escape the bad publicity after a public argument with a food critic.
As his passion for cooking begins to reignite, an opportunity to start up a food truck business presents itself and Carl begins to re-establish his artistic promise and at the same time, reconnect with his family.
Chef, also directed by Favreau, serves up a delectable feast of drama and laughs with an all-star cast, including Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey jnr, John Leguizamo, Bobby Cannavale and Dustin Hoffman.
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Only at the movies May 8.
BELLE is the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), who was the illegitimate daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral and a negress slave. Belle was a remarkable figure in 18th century society, being the first mixed-race woman to be raised as an aristocrat.
Being in the care of her great-uncle, Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the colour of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder what her future will hold, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.
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Only at the movies May 8.
The sophisticated adult comedy FADING GIGOLO tells the story of a New York City book store owner (Woody Allen) who manages to convince his friend (John Turturro) that there is a fortune to be made by becoming a professional gigolo. Hilarity ensues as the two friends struggle in their new careers.
A whip-smart comedy written, directed by and starring John Turturro (O Brother, Where Art Thou?) and an all-star ensemble cast including Vanessa Paradis, Woody Allen, Liev Schreiber, Sharon Stone and Sofia Vergara.
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In cinemas nationally May 1.
