It won Outstanding Original Song for Visual Media from the Society of Composers & Lyricists and earned nominations from the Golden Globes , Grammys, and Critics' Choice Awards.
Watch Cynthia Erivo's powerful live and recorded performances of this award-nominated anthem: It won Outstanding Original Song for Visual Media
Having played the role of Harriet, Erivo felt she could truly embody the song, drawing from her experience portraying the physical and emotional toll of Tubman's journey. The song quickly became a standout of the
Beyond the film, "Stand Up" has been embraced as a modern protest song and a call to action for social justice and equality. It won Outstanding Original Song for Visual Media
The song quickly became a standout of the film’s soundtrack, earning Erivo significant recognition in both the acting and music worlds.
Erivo received rare dual Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Song for the same film.
After completing production on Harriet , Cynthia Erivo collaborated with songwriter Joshuah Brian Campbell to write a song specifically for the film's end credits.