Cynthia Erivo Officially Joins the Awards Race With ‘Harriet’ Trailer

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The extraordinary life of abolitionist, spy, and American hero Harriet Tubman has never received the full Hollywood treatment—until now. Focus Features’ upcoming biopic, “Harriet,” stars Cynthia Erivo as the titular former slave, a role that is sure to garner attention come Oscar season.

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Co-starring Erivo’s fellow 2016 Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr., and Janelle Monáe, “Harriet” is directed by Kasi Lemmons and written for the big screen by Lemmons and Gregory Allen Howard. It arrives in theaters Nov. 1; for a first glimpse, check out the stunning new trailer below.

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