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. [Focus Features]

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

Cynthia Erivo stars as Harriet Tubman in HARRIET, a Focus Features release. Credit: Glen Wilson / Focus Features

Cynthia Erivo stars as Harriet Tubman in HARRIET, a Focus Features release. Credit: Glen Wilson / Focus Features