It stars cynthia erivo as abolitionist harriet tubman, with leslie odom jr., joe alwyn, and janelle monáe in supporting roles. Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic american freedom fighter, harriet tells the extraordinary tale of harriet tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of america's greatest heroes. Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic american freedom fighter, harriet tells the extraordinary tale of harriet tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of. 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. 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. Harriet tubman has been known by many names—araminta, moses, conductor, daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt
On the bicentennial of her birth, we look beyond these names to capture not only harriet tubman the icon, but harriet the woman, and harriet’s legacy of care, activism, and bravery that influenced black women across time. Harriet is based on an iconic abolitionist harriet tubman who escaped slavery and risked her life going back to rescue other slaves. Harriet is a 2019 biographical film about the life of former slave and abolitionist harriet tubman, who personally helped more than 70 slaves escape to freedom via the underground railroad.
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