12 Years A Slave has Oscar written all over it, and it’s not hard to see why. Chiwetel Ejiofor leads an all-star cast in this true story of a freeman kidnapped and sold to slavery in the 19th Century. Aside from the amazing narrative, the film is sure to leave an impression thanks to the many talented actors involved: Brad Pitt, Paul Giamatti, Paul Dano, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, to name a few. Watch this Red Carpet Diary from the TIFF premiere to hear what everyone had to say about working on this incredible film!