Harriet

In the 1840s, Minty Ross, known as Araminta, is enslaved on the Brodess farm in Maryland. Despite her marriage to a freedman named John Tubman, she remains bound in servitude alongside her mother and sister.

Minty's father tries to negotiate her family's freedom with Mr. Brodess, citing a promise made by Brodess's great-grandfather. However, Mr. Brodess dismisses the plea, displaying his disregard for their freedom.

Gideon, Mr. Brodess's son, witnesses Minty's desperate prayers for deliverance. He mocks her faith, showcasing the cruelty that enslaved individuals faced daily, which intensifies after the death of Mr. Brodess.

After suffering debilitating visions resulting from a childhood head injury, Minty decides to flee for her freedom. She resolves to leave her husband John behind, believing it is for his safety.

When Gideon chases Minty to the riverbank, she faces an ultimatum to return. Choosing freedom over bondage, Minty leaps into the water, preferring to drown rather than be captured again.

Minty, now escaped, successfully reaches Philadelphia with the help of the Underground Railroad. She meets Quakers and abolitionists who support her newfound freedom and provide her with a safe haven.

In Philadelphia, Minty meets Marie Buchanon and William Still, who help her redefine her identity. Embracing her new life, Minty chooses to adopt the name 'Harriet' in honor of her mother.

Despite the dangers, Harriet decides to return to Maryland to rescue her husband, John. Upon her return, she learns he has moved on, leading her to refocus her mission on saving her family.

Determined to liberate others, Harriet becomes a conductor on the Underground Railroad. She helps numerous slaves escape to freedom, earning her the nickname 'Moses' for her bravery and leadership.

With the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act, Harriet faces increased threats as pursuing slave owners become more aggressive. Gideon's fury grows as he learns of Harriet's identity and her bold rescues.

Gideon teams up with Bigger Long to track Harriet down. During their pursuit, Bigger tragically kills Marie Buchanon, illustrating the high stakes involved in Harriet's mission for freedom.

In a desperate bid for survival, Harriet flees north to Canada. Regardless of the challenges she faces, she remains committed to leading more enslaved individuals to safety.

In Canada, Harriet insists that her work with the Underground Railroad must continue. Despite the personal losses she suffers, including the death of her sister, she perseveres in her mission.

As Harriet's legacy grows, the Brodess estate begins to decline. Mrs. Brodess vows to capture Harriet, but Harriet's allies rally together to reclaim the remaining enslaved individuals.

In a reflective epilogue, it is revealed that Harriet freed over 70 slaves and became a Union spy during the Civil War. Her impact culminated in liberating more than 750 enslaved individuals.