The Woman King

Opens February 23

Part of: Melanin, Roots, and Culture

2022 135 mins DCP

Rated
pg-13
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Dana Stevens, Maria Bello
Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch

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 inspires the King to take on the enemies determined to violate their honor and destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…


Preceded by: “Church Fan” (J Bambii, 2024) - 6 min

2022
USA
English
135 mins
Action, Drama

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Reviews

“Thrilling and enrapturing, emotionally beautiful and spiritually buoyant, "The Woman King" isn't just an uplifting battle cry. It's the movie Prince-Bythewood has been building toward throughout her entire career. And she doesn't miss.”

Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com