Harriet – Check out some new images from the new Harriet Tubman film

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

Based on the story of iconic freedom fighter Harriet Tubman, Harriet follows Tubman on 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.

Written by Gregory Allen Howard (“Ali”, “Remember the Titans”) and Kasi Lemmons, the film is directed by Lemmons (“Eve’s Bayou”, “Talk to Me”).

It stars Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe, Joe Alwyn, Jennifer Nettles, and Clarke Peters.

Focus Features will release Harriet in cinemas this year.

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