The movie felt believable, they reported, due not only to the caption indicating its basis in fact, but because the settings and characters looked authentic. When asked about their intense reaction to the film, some described feeling as though they had just experienced slavery. route of Northup’s kidnapping with cousin Clayton Adams.The audience leaving the theater after a recent screening of 12 Years a Slave looked deeply shaken. The IT specialist recently retraced the D.C. "50-plus," she says on her age, 3rd great-granddaughter. A restaurant manager and sommelier, he works a couple of blocks from where Northup was kidnapped: “I feel that connection to Solomon every day.” “I’m glad his story was told.”Ģ8, 4th-great grandson. “I’m proud I came from that bloodline,” says the real estate agent who read Twelve Years a Slave when she was in the military. “We’re able to use his story for our own perseverance.”Ĥ6, 4th great-granddaughter. “What I go through is nothing in comparison to what he had to endure,” said the IT consultant. VIDEO: Steve McQueen Surprises Solomon Northup's Descendants During Emotional PhotoshootĢ1, 5th great-granddaughter, banquet chef in Suffolk, Va., daughter of Laura Carter.Ģ8, 4th great-grandson. The recent college grad has received many queries about Northup’s story and is thankful “people are interested in family’s history.” VIDEO: Solomon Northup Descendants Say He Was 'Somebody Great'Ģ1, child-care provider, 5th great-granddaughterĤ, 5th great-granddaughter, daughter of Justin Gilliam.Ģ3, 5th great-grandson. VIDEO: Solomon Northup Descendant Says Watching '12 Years a Slave' 'Felt Like It Was Me'Ĥ3, therapist and teacher, 3rd great-granddaughter STORY: Solomon Northup's Descendants Gather for THR Photo Shoot, Reflect on His Legacy VIDEO: Solomon Northup Descendant Says Watching '12 Years a Slave' 'Felt Like It Was Me'ģ6, food and beverage vendor, 4th great-grandson
VIDEO: Solomon Northup Descendants Say He Was 'Somebody Great'ĥ8, RN case manager, 3rd great-granddaughter VIDEO: Steve McQueen Surprises Solomon Northup's Descendants During Emotional PhotoshootĤ5, home health caregiver, 4th great-granddaughter
STORY: Solomon Northup's Descendants Gather for THR Photo Shoot, Reflect on His LegacyĤ2, arts manager, 3rd great-granddaughterĦ3, pharmacy technician, 3rd great-granddaughter
67, day care, foster care and adoptive care provider, 2nd great-granddaughter
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