Trailer For HARRIET Tells Harrowing Story of American Abolitionist Harriet Tubman

We have an incredible trailer for you to check out for the upcoming film, Harriet, starring Cynthia Eviro (Widows, Bad Times at the El Royal) as the title character, in the true story about the incredibly strong Harriet Tubman.

Eviro is joined in the cast by Janelle Monae (Hidden Figures, Moonlight), Joe Alwyn (The Favourite, Mary Queen of Scots), Clarke Peters (The Wire, John Wick), Tim Guinee (Iron Man, Hell on Wheels), Vanessa Bell Calloway (Shameless, Unbelievable), and Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton). Here’s the official synopsis for the film:

Based on the story of iconic freedom fighter Harriet Tubman, her escape from slavery and subsequent missions to free dozens of slaves through the Underground Railroad in the face of growing pre-Civil War adversity.

This is such an important story, and it looks very well done. Check out the trailer below and see Harriet in theatres on November 1, 2019.

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.