The Woman King is inspired by the Dahomey kingdom in Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries. The movie stars Viola Davis, Lashan Lynch, Thuso Mbedu and John Boyeg and is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. As of its release, the movie has a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. Kit, Borys (September 21, 2021). "John Boyega Joins Viola Davis in Historical Drama The Woman King (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021 . Retrieved September 21, 2021.

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The Woman King vs. the True Story of Dahomey's Female Warriors". History vs. Hollywood . Retrieved September 12, 2022. Darling, Cary (February 18, 2023). " Everything, RRR, Banshees top Houston Film Critics' Awards". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023 . Retrieved August 18, 2023. Coates, Tyler (February 23, 2023). "Dorian Awards: Everything Everywhere All at Once Sweeps LGBTQ Critics' Prizes". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023 . Retrieved August 18, 2023. It was the last film to be distributed by Entertainment One in Canada before the distributor's Canadian division was shut down on June 29, 2022 alongside with its Spanish distribution shortly before the film's release. [6] Plot [ edit ] I loved the storyline. The writers were able to create something beautiful out of so much violence. Quite a feat. Well done Maria Bello and co.

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For four months before the shoot, the cast performed 90 minutes a day of weight lifting with trainer Gabriela Mclain, followed by three and a half hours of fight training with stunt coordinator Danny Hernandez, which included running, martial arts, and working with swords and spears. Davis was inspired by pro boxer Claressa Shields. [2] Filming [ edit ] Director Gina Prince-Bythewood in 2018

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