Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

The Escape

With her two brothers, Tubman makes her first attempt to escape, braving the terrifying fate faced by runaways including beating, maiming and death. "Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom" is produced and directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London and narrated by Alfre Woodard.

The Escape

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    Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born 200 years ago in Maryland, Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy, and one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history.

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