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There is power in a name.
A project like this might not be saved by its performances, but it can be complicated by them.
Cynthia Erivo proved to have a spiky presence inWidows,having already gained acclaim inThe Color Purpleon Broadway.
Despite its issues, there are a few intriguing threads.
Harrietbrings up a lot of questions about the purpose of slavery epics.
Are they meant to entertain or to challenge?
What is the purpose of a glossy, superheroic rendition of one of Americas most terrifying sins?
How informative or realistic does it need to be?
