Harriet

Born into slavery as Araminta Ross, the woman who would come to be known as Harriet Tubman is the subject of this powerful historical drama. After escaping to Philadelphia in 1849, Harriet (Cynthia Erivo) repeatedly put her own life in jeopardy as she helped other slaves make their way to freedom as part of the Underground Railroad. Leslie Odom, Jr., Joe Alwyn, Jennifer Nettles, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Janelle Monáe also star. 125 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.