Style: Biographical Drama Thriller
Director: Kasi Lemmons
Operating Time: 125 minutes
Synopsis: In Maryland of 1849, Araminta “Minty” Ross (Cynthia Eriva) is a slave on the Brodess plantation. Decided to attain freedom and escape the brutality of her proprietor Gideon (Joe Alwyn), she leaves her household and husband behind and flees 100 miles north to Philadelphia. She adopts the identify Harriet Tubman and settles into a lifetime of freedom with assist from abolitionist William Sill (Leslie Odom Jr.) and enterprise proprietor Marie Buchanon (Janelle Monáe). Unhappy with passivity, Harriet then units out to assist others escape slavery, and emerges as a fearless chief of the Underground Railroad.
What Works Properly: Primarily based on precise occasions, it is a story of 1 formidable lady risking every thing to make a distinction and push again towards a historic mistaken. Director Kasi Lemmons co-wrote the script with Gregory Allen Howard, and captures the essence of Harriet’s battle to free herself, her household, and finally her race. Human drama alternates with heart-pounding escapes, and Cynthia Erivo’s efficiency is stuffed with rage but additionally fragility, loneliness, and longing. Whereas the main focus is on Harriet, her faith-enabled journey is surrounded by the dynamic historic context of a rustic marching in direction of a civil warfare triggered by divergent ideological and financial realities.
What Does Not Work As Properly: The narrative borders on a hagiography, with Harriet approaching saintly ranges of perfection. The overblown and incessantly melodramatic music rating doesn’t assist.
Key Quote:
Harriet: I am gonna be free or die.
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