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The Woman King: Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. With Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim. A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.
Official Trailer. A historical epic inspired by the true events that happened in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Woman King. 76. Metascore. 53 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com. 91. Collider Chase Hutchinson. The Woman King is a film that has the confidence to be completely sincere in both the sharp moments of humor and the stunning battle sequences.
Set in 1823, The Woman King finds the Dahomey in a cyclical conflict with a neighboring tribe, enriching themselves with the sale of each other's prisoners to the international slave trade-and King Ghezo (John Boyega) of the Dahomey is being pressured to abandon the practice.
This September, rising star actress Thuso Mbedu will be seen as the lead of Sony's The Woman King opposite Viola Davis. In the historical epic feature directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Mbedu plays Nawi, an ambitious recruit who fights within the all-female military unit lead by Nanisca (Davis).
Release Date. Canada. September 9, 2022 (Toronto International Film Festival, premiere) Canada. September 16, 2022. Norway. September 16, 2022. United States. September 16, 2022.
Keep Rising (The Woman King) Written by Jesse Corparal Wilson (as Jesssy Wilson), Angélique Kidjo and Jeremy Lutito. Produced by Jeremy Lutito. Performed by Jesse Corparal Wilson (as Jesssy Wilson) featuring Angélique Kidjo.
The Woman King: Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. With Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim. A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
