Harriet (2019) – Filming Locations
Drama / History · Directed by Kasi Lemmons · Starring Leslie Odom Jr., Cynthia Erivo
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.
Where was Harriet filmed?
- Philadelphia, United States, Philadelphia – Opening scenes depicting Harriet's life in Philadelphia and encounters with abolitionists. The historic district provided authentic 19th-century streetscapes for scenes of Harriet's early life and interactions with the Underground Railroad
- New York, United States, New York – Scenes depicting Harriet's arrival in the North and meetings with abolitionists and allies. New York locations were used to portray Harriet's sanctuary in the North and her connections with the abolitionist movement
- Cambridge, Maryland, United States, Cambridge – Depictions of Harriet's birthplace and enslaved life in Dorchester County. The Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland was used to authentically portray Harriet's origins in Dorchester County and early scenes of slavery
- Virginia, United States, Virginia – Scenes of plantation life and Harriet's escape journey through Southern states. Rural Virginia and surrounding areas provided landscapes for depicting Harriet's dangerous escape through the South