# Harriet (2019)

> Harriet dramatizes Harriet Tubman's transformation from escaped slave to fearless Underground Railroad conductor and symbol of liberation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/349405

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Kasi Lemmons
- Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe, Clarke Peters, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Omar J. Dorsey, Henry Hunter Hall, Joseph Lee Anderson
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4648786/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: harrowing, inspirational, tense, historical film night, social justice discussion

## Synopsis

A powerful journey of courage and resilience in the face of oppression.

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