The Woman King (DVD) [videorecording].

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 15330657Publication details: [United States] : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2022.Edition: Widescreen edDescription: 1 videodisc (ca. 135 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: Online resources: Production credits:
  • Director, Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Cast: Viola Davis, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John Boyega, Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim.Summary: 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 ferocity unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, it follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and prepares them for battle against an enemy determined to obliterate their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for.Review: "The Woman King" lets its excellent cast weave between hubris, shakiness, and strength, achieving not just richer representation but more thrilling fight scenes, too."--Boston GlobeReview: "This is an action spectacle with a beating heart."--Time MagazineReview: "Rises to the challenge of using an old-fashioned template to deliver a floodtide of exhilarating new images."--Los Angeles TimesReview: "Viola Davis' performance puts an ordinary war movie in a class by itself..."--Richard Roeper
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Release date: 12/13/2022

Director, Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Viola Davis, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John Boyega, Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim.

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 ferocity unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, it follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and prepares them for battle against an enemy determined to obliterate their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for.

"The Woman King" lets its excellent cast weave between hubris, shakiness, and strength, achieving not just richer representation but more thrilling fight scenes, too."--Boston Globe

"This is an action spectacle with a beating heart."--Time Magazine

"Rises to the challenge of using an old-fashioned template to deliver a floodtide of exhilarating new images."--Los Angeles Times

"Viola Davis' performance puts an ordinary war movie in a class by itself..."--Richard Roeper

CHVRS rating: 14A.

DVD.

English, French audio.

English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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