Harriet Tubman was born a slave but found her way to freedom. Yet she was not satisfied to stop at merely attending to her own welfare. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, she risked her life to help many others to escape the degradation of slavery too. Becoming one of the key players in the abolitionist movement, Harriet Tubman brought intelligence, courage, and persistence to the monumental task of overcoming slavery. Her story is an inspiration...

Demonstrates how bravery enabled Harriet Tubman, a slave, to escape to freedom, and subsequently bring more than 300 other people out of bondage.

Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, the movie tells 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.

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom is a rich and nuanced portrait of the woman known as a conductor of the Underground Railroad, who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.

Provides a brief introduction to Harriet Tubman, her accomplishments, and her impact on American history.

"Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family's love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance--and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made it possible for her to help others reach freedom too"--

"A biography of Harriet Tubman, the abolitionist leader who played a key role in helping enslaved people escape via the Underground Railroad."--Provided by publisher.

"After escaping from slavery when she was a young woman, Harriet Tubman devoted herself to helping others do the same. Readers will discover how Tubman became the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, rescuing her family members and dozens of others from plantations in the south and helping them reach safety in the north."--Amazon.com.