WOMAN KING, THE
This is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with 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, who also produces) as she trains the next generation of recruits (including Lashana Lynch, NO TIME TO DIE, and Thuso Mbedu, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD), readying them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood (BEYOND THE LIGHTS, LOVE & BASKETBALL), known for examining gender in powerful ways, and cinematographer Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010) bring bravado to the intense action sequences in this electrifying crowd-pleaser. A box-office hit, the film was selected as one of the top ten movies of the year by the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review. (Note adapted from Sony Pictures.) Nominee, Best Actress – Drama, 2023 Golden Globes; Nominee, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Costume Design, 2023 Critics' Choice Awards. DIR Gina Prince-Bythewood; SCR Dana Stevens; SCR/PROD Maria Bello; PROD Viola Davis, Cathy Schulman, Julius Tennon. U.S., 2022, color, 135 min. RATED PG-13
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Run Time: 135 Minutes
Opening Date: Friday, February 03, 2023
Genre: Action drama