The woman king [videorecording] / Tristar Pictures ; story by Maria Bello and Dana Stevens ; screenplay by Dana Stevens ; produced by Cathy Schulman, Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Maria Bello ; directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and John Boyega.
Summary:
Inspired by true events, this is the remarkable, action-packed story about the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Follow the epic and intense journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.
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