"It was a story never told"-"12 Years a Slave" director Steve McQueen

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"12 Years a Slave" Director Steve McQueen tells Reuters that his movie tells a "story never told."

McQueen's brutal slavery drama is the presumed frontrunner for best picture. He has been nominated for best director.

"12 Years a Slave" goes into Sunday's Academy Awards with nine nominations, including best picture, director and actor.