Harriet (2019)

Harriet (2019)

Harriet (2019), directed by Kasi Lemmons and based on a screenplay co-written with Gregory Allen Howard, is an inspiring and deeply moving biographical drama that brings the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman to the screen. Starring Cynthia Erivo in a career-defining role, the film tells the story of Tubman’s heroic journey as an abolitionist and freedom fighter who escaped slavery and then risked her life to help others gain their freedom through the Underground Railroad. With its powerful performances, historical accuracy, and emotional depth, Harriet is a testament to Tubman’s courage and the enduring struggle for freedom.

The film begins with Harriet Tubman (played by Cynthia Erivo) as a young enslaved woman named Araminta Ross in Maryland. After enduring the brutalities of slavery, she escapes to freedom in Philadelphia.