Thuso Mbedu covers Emmy Magazine's current issue

For Thuso Mbedu, the road that led to The Underground Railroad was marked by trauma.

Written by Candice Frederick, this article gives you a look into the trauma involved with telling stories of slavery.

But like the series itself, her journey affirms the hardy human spirit (as seen in her tattoo that reads: Faith, Hope, Love).

Take a look at Barry Jenkin's The Underground Railroad book of the making of the series. Here.

The Underground Railroad premieres on Amazon Prime May 14.