Northup 's memoir , `` 12 Years a Slave , '' was turned into a movie that won the best picture Oscar at this year 's Academy Awards on Sunday . The article , published more than 20 years ago , mentions David Northup 's name . The New York Times issues a correction , saying a Twitter user crossed out the name . Northup 's memoir , ` ` 12 Years a Slave , '' won best picture at this year 's Oscars .
The article , published more than 20 years ago , mentions David Northup 's name . The New York Times issues a correction , saying a Twitter user crossed out the name . Northup 's memoir , ` ` 12 Years a Slave , '' won best picture at this year 's Oscars .