This story first appeared in the March 7 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. It's one of the most visceral depictions of American slavery ever committed to the screen. But it's the fact that 12 Years a Slave is based on the real-life events of Solomon Northup's kidnapping and eventual escape that makes the film truly powerful -- especially for his descendants.
THR and Steve McQueen gathered with Solomon Northup’s descendants for photoshoot.
