Harriet

Author

Kasi Lemmons

Call Number

• BLU-RAY DRAMA (WSQ)

Languages

In English, French or Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English DVS.

Performers

Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom, Jr., Joe Alwyn, Janelle Monae, Clarke Peters, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Omar J. Dorsey, Henry Hunter Hall, Tim Guinee, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Jennifer Nettles, Tory Kittles.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2020]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (125 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; thematic content throughout, violent material and language including racial epithets.

Summary

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. Haunted by memories of those she left behind, Harriet ventures back into dangerous territory on a mission to lead others to freedom. With allies like abolitionist William Still and the entrepreneurial Marie Buchanon, Harriet risks capture and death to guide hundreds to safety as one of the most prominent conductors of the Underground Railroad. Witness the story of a woman who defied impossible odds to change the course of her life and the fate of the nation.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2019.

Bonus features: Deleted scenes ; Her story ; Become Harriet ; feature commentary with director/co-writer Kasi Lemmons.