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Harriet (2019)

PG-1311/01/2019Drama, History2h 5m
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Be free or die

Overview

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Cynthia Erivo

    Harriet Tubman

  2. Cast 1

    Leslie Odom Jr.

    William Still

  3. Cast 1

    Joe Alwyn

    Gideon Brodess

  4. Cast 1

    Clarke Peters

    Ben Ross

  5. Cast 1

    Vanessa Bell Calloway

    Rit Ross

  6. Cast 1

    Omar J. Dorsey

    Bigger Long

  7. Cast 1

    Henry Hunter Hall

    Walter

  8. Cast 1

    Tim Guinee

    Thomas Garrett

  9. Cast 1

    Nick Basta

    Foxx

'Harriet' stumbles in its clichéd storytelling and focus on going for gold - but that's not to undermine the fantastic acting, groundbreaking music, and of course the incredible true story of Harriet Tubman's bravery. With Black Lives Matter, the fight to end violence and systemic racism towards black people is rooted in the United States' DNA and 'Harriet', and sadly serves as yet another reminder of the constant mistreatment of African Americans. Films about slavery are still relevant, as that same discrimination is still taking place today. I want to end with lyrics from the film's song 'St...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

Budget$17,000,000.00

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