Harriet is a 2019 American biographical film directed by Kasi Lemmons, who also wrote the screenplay with Gregory Allen Howard.It stars Cynthia Erivo as abolitionist Harriet Tubman, with Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, and Janelle Monáe in supporting roles.. The film received several accolades and nominations, particularly for Erivo's performance, which garnered her nominations at the Academy ...

Jul 25, 2019 · Earlier this week, the first trailer was released for Harriet, the upcoming movie about abolitionist Harriet Tubman, starring Cynthia Erivo (Widows) leaving many anticipating the release...

With Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, Clarke Peters. The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

Tony-winning actress Cynthia Erivo reveals that her own faith was strengthened by portraying abolitionist Harriet Tubman in the biopic Harriet.

Oct 30, 2019 · Tubman dedicated the next decade of her life—a period chronicled in Harriet, a new biopic starring Cynthia Erivo as its eponymous heroine — to rescuing her family from bondage.

Feb 3, 2020 · Cynthia Erivo is a Tony Award winning actress who made her star turn in Broadway's Color Purple. But the theater vet gave her singing vocals a rest during her Oscar-nominated role in Harriet, in which she plays Harriet Tubman.

Jan 31, 2020 · Cynthia Erivo received an Oscar nomination for playing freedom fighter Harriet Tubman in Harriet. However, the role was met with controversy.

Oct 31, 2019 · When Cynthia Erivo signed on to play Harriet Tubman, she knew she’d find herself in some challenging situations. And, as one late shoot in Virginia showed her, she was right.

Actress Cynthia Erivo said that her role as Harriet Tubman in HARRIET changed her life by forcing her to explore the famous abolitionist's faith, courage, and strength...

Feb 28, 2025 · Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman in HARRIET. Glen Wilson/Focus Features. Given her status as one of the great heroes of American history, it’s strange that legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman ...