Cynthia Erivo Is American Freedom Fighter Harriet Tubman in First Trailer for Harriet

We're counting down the days to the release of Harriet, the highly anticipated bio-flick based on the life and times of Harriet Tubman. Tony winner Cynthia Erivo portrays the American icon in the new film, which can be sampled in a newly released trailer from Focus Features. Check out Erivo alongside fellow Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. as William Still in the video below and mark your calendar: Harriet arrives in cinemas on November 1.