Cynthia Erivo
Harriet Tubman
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Harriet is a film about the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, starring Cynthia Erivo and directed by Kasi Lemmons. It was released in 2019 and received critical acclaim and several awards nominations.
With Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, Clarke Peters. The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
- (31K)
- Action, Biography, Drama
- Kasi Lemmons
- 2019-11-01
From her escape from slavery through the dangerous missions she led to liberate hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad, the story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman is told.
- (235)
- Kasi Lemmons
- PG-13
- Cynthia Erivo
In this biopic, Harriet Tubman makes a harrowing escape from slavery and then risks her life to lead others to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Watch trailers & learn more.
- 125 min
Oct 30, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the iconic abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor, through a new biopic starring Cynthia Erivo. Explore her childhood, escape, family rescue, and activism, and see how the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture honors her.
- Meilan Solly
Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, HARRIET tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from sla...
- 3 min
- 12.4M
- Focus Features
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Learn about the life and achievements of Harriet Tubman, a slave who escaped and became a hero of the Underground Railroad and the Civil War. The film follows her journey from Maryland to Philadelphia to Canada, and her battles with slave owners, abolitionists, and enemies.
