The Woman King Review
Written by: Sheldon G. Horton
The Woman King is a 2022 American film about the Agojie, an all-female warrior unit who protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the 19th century. The epic film stars academy award winning Actress Viola Davis who portrays a general who trains the next generation of warriors to fight their enemies who wishes to capture them and sell them to European comrades as slaves. This cinematic masterpiece is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Dana Stevens which is based on a story she wrote with Maria Bello. This historical motion picture is inspired by true events that happened in The Kingdom of Dahomey. The Woman King will take you on a range of emotions as this powerful female force fights to the gruesome end to maintain their freedom.
THE WOMAN KING
In Theaters September 16, 2022
Rating: This film is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for the following reasons: sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language and partial nudity.
Synopsis:
The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. 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. Some things are worth fighting for…
Genre: Action Drama
Directed by:
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Story by:
Maria Bello and Dana Stevens
Screenplay by:
Dana Stevens
Produced by:
Cathy Schulman
Viola Davis
Julius Tennon
Maria Bello
Executive Producer:
Peter McAleese
Cast:
Viola Davis
Thuso Mbedu
Lashana Lynch
Sheila Atim
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
and John Boyega
