Harriet (2019)

Join us for a FREE SCREENING of the acclaimed film "Harriet" (2019), sponsored by the Phoenixville Juneteenth Committee and Black Light Projects. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, this powerful drama tells the incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, formerly Araminta “Minty” Ross, who escapes enslavement in Maryland and becomes a legendary liberator known as Moses. The film masterfully blends elements of a pursuit thriller with the profound spiritual conviction of its heroine, showcasing Tubman not only as an iconic figure but as a skilled tactician, visionary, and revolutionary. Cynthia Erivo delivers a fiercely committed performance that brings Tubman's remarkable journey to life, making it a stirring portrait that resonates with audiences today. As noted by A.O. Scott of The New York Times, "Harriet" is respectful of historical records while appealing to modern viewers.