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The Woman King Movie Updates

The Woman King Movie Updates

Total Updates: 41

  • added a synopsis

  • Inspired by true events that took place in the Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries, The Woman King tells the story of Nanisca (Davis), general of the all-female military unit known as the Amazons, and her daughter, Nawi (Nyong’o), who together fought the French and neighboring tribes who violated their honor, enslaved their people and threatened to destroy everything they’ve lived for.

Viola Davis, Lupita Nyong'o to Play Mother and Daughter in 'The Woman King' from The Hollywood Reporter

TriStar has picked up the worldwide rights to the project.

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