The storyline, the timing the old background, the casting, costumes, names every every thing is just perfect! I loved the movie very much.
It is inspired from real life of Solomon Northup who was actually a freed slave by a white at that time.
But then how he was catched in the trap while practicing his art of a violin player and being sold to farmers( white men) in the south. Its really beautiful. The way he manages to get out is also the actual story. Even there is a book abouth this. I loved it. Awesome movie!