The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Harriet
Drama · History · 2019
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
Movie details
Harriet
“Be free or die”
2019 Drama · History 2h 5m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
7.3 / 10
Community rating
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Harriet?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Kasi Lemmons
Written by
Gregory Allen Howard · Kasi Lemmons
Cynthia Erivo
Harriet Tubman
Leslie Odom Jr.
William Still
Janelle Monáe
Marie Buchanon
Clarke Peters
Ben Ross
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Rit Ross
Omar J. Dorsey
Bigger Long
Henry Hunter Hall
Walter
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Put Harriet on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.