Harriet is a 2019 american biographical film directed by kasi lemmons, who also wrote the screenplay with gregory allen howard Harriet is based on an iconic abolitionist harriet tubman who escaped slavery and risked her life going back to rescue other slaves. It stars cynthia erivo as abolitionist harriet tubman, with leslie odom jr., joe alwyn, and janelle monáe in supporting roles.
The extraordinary tale of harriet tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of america's greatest heroines, whose courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. 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.
