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The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroines, whose courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. (PG-13, 125 min.)
12:00 PM
This FREE screening of HARRIET (2019) is sponsored by the Springfield Sigma Nu Lambda Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc and NAACP Springfield MO in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Reserve your ticket here.
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. [Focus Features]
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe, Joe Alwyn, Clarke Peters, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Omar J. Dorsey
Director: Kasi Lemmons
Genre: History, Biography, Drama, Action
"It's a rousing piece of film-making from Lemmons."
— Ed Potton, The Times (UK)
"Harriet is breathtaking and truly inspiring. Tears will flow."
— Ben Rolph, Discussing Film
"A riveting performance by Cynthia Erivo as freedom fighter Harriet Tubman."
— Brian T. Carney, Washington Blade
"This story has taken too long to be told on screen but Lemmons and Erivo do it justice."
— Beth Accomando, KPBS.org
"A moving biopicture of Harriet Tubman as a courageous and charismatic freedom fighter."
— Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice
"The film is extraordinary just like Harriet Tubman. The film is brave just like Harriet Tubman. The film is beautiful, just like Harriet Tubman."
— Lapacazo Magrira, Sandoval Los Angeles Sentinel
"Instead of that soul-crushing feeling I often experience after seeing a 'Black struggle film,' Harriet sent me out of the theater feeling empowered."
— Beandrea July, Hyperallergic
"Audiences should run, not walk to see Harriet. Be prepared to finally see a story we have only read about, brought to life and given the respect and attention it deserves."
— Stephanie Chapman, Pop Culture Leftovers
"[Kasi Lemmons] interpretation of Tubman embodies core American values centred on personal liberty and self-empowerment. Within this framework, [Cynthia] Erivo shines."
— Jennie Kermode, Eye for Film
"A beautiful score by Terence Blanchard, detailed costume design by Paul Tazewell and an excellent central performance by Cynthia Erivo all contribute to the success of this film by Kasi Lemmons."
— Fiona Underhill, JumpCut Online
"The intensity and the lyrical fervor of Kasi Lemmons’s direction lend this historical drama, about Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and her work with the Underground Railroad, the exalted energy of secular scripture."
— Richard Brody, The New Yorker
"Starting with a magnificent, Oscar-worthy Cynthia Erivo as slave Harriet Tubman, the entire flawless cast assists director Kasi Lemmons and her co-screenwriter Gregory Allen Howard in measures that are both inspirational and remarkable."
— Michael Calleri, Niagara Gazette
