Harriet Tubman is widely known for her courageous work on the Underground Railroad, but her role as a Union Army scout and spy during the Civil War remains one of the most overlooked chapters of her remarkable life. Harriet Tubman | From the Railroad to a Spy sheds light on her daring missions, including the 1863 Combahee River Raid in South Carolina, which freed more than 750 enslaved people in the largest single emancipation event of the war.
The one-hour documentary takes viewers beyond Tubman’s well-documented legacy, exploring her time in Beaufort County, where she worked alongside Union forces in intelligence-gathering and military operations. The film recounts her collaboration with Colonel James Montgomery and the 2nd South Carolina Infantry, showcasing the strategic prowess that made her an invaluable asset to the Union cause. Montgomery himself once described Tubman as “a most remarkable woman, and invaluable as a scout.”
As 2022 marked the 200th anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s birth, this documentary serves as a tribute to her profound impact as a freedom fighter, military leader and advocate for human rights. From her early years escaping slavery to her instrumental role in liberating others, Harriet Tubman | From the Railroad to a Spy presents a comprehensive look at a true American hero.
Harriet Tubman | From the Railroad to a Spy is a production of Sankofa Communications and Lowcountry Gullah.