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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

Cotton Is King

Harriet and her family live with the terror of being separated and sold to the Deep South.

Aired 10/04/2022 | Rating NR

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

Cotton Is King

Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Harriet and her family live with the terror of being separated and sold to the Deep South.

Young Harriet and her family live with the terror of being separated and sold to the Deep South. Public slave auctions are common and Harriet witnesses her older sisters being dragged away in chains. "Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom" is produced and directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London and narrated by Alfre Woodard.

Aired 10/04/2022 | Rating NR

Corporate Funding for Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom was provided by Bowie State University, DIRECTV and Pfizer, Inc..

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Eastern Shore

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Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland in 1822 and forced to work by age five. (3m 41s)

The Escape

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Tubman makes her first attempt to escape, braving the terrifying fate awaiting runaways. (4m 8s)

Extended Trailer

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Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. (1m 50s)

General Tubman

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Tubman is a Civil War nurse, spy and leader of one of the largest liberations of the War. (3m 28s)

The Inspiring Life Story of Harriet Tubman

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Discover the inspiring life story of Harriet Tubman. (1m)

Original Abolitionists

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Tubman escapes to Philadelphia but decides to risk her freedom to help others. (4m 3s)

Visions

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An injury leaves Tubman with lifelong headaches, seizures and powerful visions from God. (4m 5s)

Wade in the Water

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Tubman becomes one of the most successful conductors on the Underground Railroad. (4m 16s)

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