Harriet is a formulaic biopic that doesn’t take any creatively clever leaps to ensure this biopic deserves to be associated with the historical significance of Harriet Tubman.
Based on the story of iconic freedom fighter Harriet Tubman, 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.
The idea of a future where women are valued only for their ability to repopulate doesn’t seem far-fetched today, giving Only an undercurrent of terror.