The Woman King

2022 • Movie • 92,146 views

Action

Overview

In the 19th century, the kingdom of Dahomey was protected by warriors like no other army on Earth: the Agojie, an all-female unit, led by General Nanisca (Viola Davis) and joined by a young recruit, Nawi (Thuso Mbedu). Gina Prince-Bythewood's historical action drama, based on their true story, follows the Agojie as they fight against the Oyo Empire and the European slave trade — a war for a kingdom's survival and its soul. Powerful, action-packed, and inspiring, it's a film about Black female strength and resilience, anchored by Davis' powerful, commanding performance as a leader who has to be both a general and a mother to her soldiers. Some armies fight for land. The Agojie fight for each other.