3rd Annual Films of The Freedom Movement: Harriet

Join us for a captivating evening as we screen the award-winning film, "Harriet".  Drinks and snacks will be provided.

"Harriet" is the incredible true story of one of America's greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman. This film documents her escape from slavery to the dangerous missions she led, setting free hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad.  

Harriet is an American film directed by Kasi Lemmons, who also wrote the screenplay with Gregory Allen Howard. It stars Cynthia Erivo as abolitionist Harriet Tubman, with Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, and Janelle Monáe in supporting roles.

The film received several accolades and nominations, particularly for Erivo's performance, which garnered her nominations at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and the Screen Actors Guild. For the song "Stand Up", Erivo and Joshuah Brian Campbell received Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations.

This film contains mature subject matter and is rated PG-13 for thematic content throughout, violent material and language, including racial epithets.

The film will start promptly at 6:00 PM, so come early to choose your seat!