General Tubman
Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
Tubman is a Civil War nurse, spy and leader of one of the largest liberations of the War.
During the Civil War, Tubman is a nurse and spy, and the mastermind behind the first major military operation in American history planned and executed by a woman — one that freed over 700 people. Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom is produced and directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London and narrated by Alfre Woodard.
Corporate Funding for Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom was provided by Bowie State University, DIRECTV and Pfizer, Inc..
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General Tubman
Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
During the Civil War, Tubman is a nurse and spy, and the mastermind behind the first major military operation in American history planned and executed by a woman — one that freed over 700 people. Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom is produced and directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London and narrated by Alfre Woodard.
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Harriet and her family live with the terror of being separated and sold to the Deep South. (3m 10s)
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Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland in 1822 and forced to work by age five. (3m 41s)
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Tubman makes her first attempt to escape, braving the terrifying fate awaiting runaways. (4m 8s)
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Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. (1m 50s)
The Inspiring Life Story of Harriet Tubman
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Discover the inspiring life story of Harriet Tubman. (1m)
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Tubman escapes to Philadelphia but decides to risk her freedom to help others. (4m 3s)
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An injury leaves Tubman with lifelong headaches, seizures and powerful visions from God. (4m 5s)
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Tubman becomes one of the most successful conductors on the Underground Railroad. (4m 16s)
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Corporate Funding for Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom was provided by Bowie State University, DIRECTV and Pfizer, Inc..