‘Harriet’ biopic: One woman’s unshakable resolve
“Harriet,” a searing movie about abolitionist Harriet Tubman, arrives in theaters at a time when the United States is examining the lasting effects of slavery 400 years after it first took hold on its shores. Fueling essays, articles, and online discussions this year is a desire by black Americans to reclaim their own historical narrative. “Harriet” helps with that, but also elevates the resilience (and faith) of women who were enslaved.
