I was really reluctant to see that movie, even more so when I was told that it is based on a true story. I like movies that take you into an emotional journey but when it comes to real life based movies I always fear that emotional journey.
Twelve years a slave managed to take me on an emotional journey while teaching/reminding me about human nature. The movie left me content that Salomon Northup got to be reunited with his family, live and tell his story.