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The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman - Janell Hobson

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Escaping slavery; risking everything to save her family; leading a military raid; championing the cause of women’s suffrage; these are just a handful of the accomplishments of one of America’s most courageous heroes. Janell Hobson details Harriet Tubman's many fights for freedom.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Janell Hobson
Director
Yan Dan Wong
Script Editor
Brendan Pelsue
Editor
Ying Ying Tey
Associate Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott, Elizabeth Cox
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Christina Greer
Sound Designer
Jarrett Farkas

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