Harriet12A

Directed by Kasi Lemmons | USA | 2019 | 2h 6m | Starring Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Clarke Peters, Joe Alwyn

The extraordinary story of Harriet Tubman, chronicling her escape from slavery and transformation into a leading abolitionist fighter, who freed hundreds of slaves in the years before the American Civil War. Tony-winning Broadway actor Cynthia Erivo stars in this rousing historical biopic about a truly inspiring woman who became an icon of courage and freedom.

Reviews

‘So often, historical films are stale and mired in misery, but Harriet has a rare buoyancy.’
★★★★
Simran Hans, The Observer

‘It’s a rousing piece of film-making from Lemmons.’
★★★★
Ed Potton, The Times

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We showed Harriet between February 19, 2023 and February 20, 2023.

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