Focus features present to us a film reenactment of the heroic deeds of a heroine – Harriet Tubman. 170 years ago, Harriet Tubman liberated herself from slavery and went ahead to liberate others from slavery.
Story: 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. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
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Director: Kasi Lemmons (“Eve’s Bayou”, “Talk to Me”)
Writers: Gregory Allen Howard (“Ali”, “Remember the Titans”) and Kasi Lemmons
Producers: Debra Martin Chase, Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Gregory Allen Howard
Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe, Joe Alwyn, Jennifer Nettles, Clarke Peters