`` 12 Years a Slave '' won the best picture Oscar at the 2014 ceremony . The film is based on Solomon Northup's memoir of his life as a slave in antebellum America, which was adapted for screen by director Steve McQueen and screenwriter Taylor Sheridan. `` 12 Years a Slave '' '' American Hustle '' '' Both Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey were recognized with `` Dallas Buyers Club ''
`` 12 Years a Slave '' won the best picture Oscar at the 2014 ceremony . The film is based on Solomon Northup's memoir of his life as a slave in antebellum America, which was adapted for screen by director Steve McQueen and screenwriter Taylor Sheridan. Both Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey were recognized with `` Dallas Buyers Club ''