The Woman King opens in 1823, the year that King Ghezo finally freed Dahomey from its tributary status. Although the movie acknowledges that Dahomey does participate in the slave trade at the time, ...

But don’t take my word on it. Toronto-based dancer, choreographer and director Esie Mensah joined the NOW What podcast to unpack The Woman King and its alternative take on the history of Dahomey.

The reality of the Situation was that it was 300 and King Leonidas in Reverse. 6 French Soldiers took out about 400 of them, It was more like Woman Bullet Catchers.

The Woman King Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood Written by Maria Bello and Dana Stevens Starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu and John Boyega Classification 14A; 135 minutes Opens in theatres Sept. 16 ...

Entertainment The Woman King, The Whale, Women Talking: Our top 10 most anticipated TIFF titles Oscar winners, newcomers make up exciting and diverse slate of movies at TIFF 2022 ...

Phillips, who was working on the latest season of “Star Trek” when the call for “The Woman King” came her way, is excited about working on projects that allow her to build and create immersive worlds.

The Viola Davis-led action epic ” The Woman King ” easily conquered the North American box office in its first weekend in theatres, against a crowded market of new releases.