Celebrate One of Our Great American Heroes with Harriet

On March 10, 1913, Harriet Tubman passed away at the age of 91. In 1990, the United States Congress proclaimed March 10 to be Harriet Tubman Day, a holiday that celebrates her achievements and spirit. Twenty-nine years later, Kasi Lemmons’ Harriet became the first feature-length film to chronicle the legacy of this American hero. Starring Cynthia Erivo—who was nominated for an Academy Award® as the title character—Harriet reminds us how timeless her story is. “It's a harrowing, heroic story that comes along at a perfect time, told with a mixture of inspiration and adventure,” writes The Observer.

Born into slavery, Tubman escaped to freedom in 1849. Determined to help others, she risked her life over and over again to bring over 70 people to the North as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.  For the filmmakers, however, Tubman’s story is not about a broken period in American history but about the power of one woman to make a difference. “It’s not a slavery movie,” explains Lemmons to The Atlantic. “It’s really about freedom and what you’re willing to do for it—not just for you, but for others.” It is also a breathtaking tale. “Tubman’s remarkable biography has all the right elements,” explains The New York Times. “Danger, surprise, and the kind of against-all-odds heroism that brings people to the movies.”

Watch Harriet on Apple TV or Amazon now!