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The woman king

Prince-Bythewood, Gina, (film director.). Stevens, Dana, 1963- (screenwriter.). Bello, Maria, 1967- (screenwriter,, film producer.). Schulman, Cathy, (film producer.). Davis, Viola, 1965- (film producer,, actor.). Tennon, Julius, 1953- (film producer.). Mbedu, Thuso, (actor.). Lynch, Lashana, 1987- (actor.). Atim, Sheila, 1992- (actor.). Fiennes-Tiffin, Hero, (actor.). Boyega, John, (actor.). Tri-Star Pictures, (presenter.). E1 Entertainment (Firm), (presenter.). TSG Entertainment, (presenter.). JuVee productions, (production company.). Welle Entertainment (Firm), (production company.). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm), (publisher.). Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John Boyega. (Cast).

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.

Record details

  • Physical Description: videodisc
    1 videodisc (approximately 135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2022]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2022.
Wide screen (2.40:1).
Special features: Commentary with director Gina Prince-Bythewood and editor Terilyn A. Shropshire; Storytellers; Representation matters; Thuso Mbedu auditions.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Polly Morgan ; editor, Terilyn A. Shropshire ; music, Terence Blanchard.
Participant or Performer Note: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John Boyega.
Target Audience Note:
MPA rating: PG-13; sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language and partial nudity.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, NTSC; widescreen (2.40:1); Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:
English or Spanish dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English described video.
Subject: Fon (African people) Social life and customs 19th century Drama
Women Africa, West History 19th century Drama
Women soldiers Africa, West History 19th century Drama
Fon (African people) Social life and customs
Women
West Africa
Genre: Action and adventure films.
Drama.
Epic films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
History.
Action and adventure films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
Epic films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Library. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Public Library.

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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.

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