Nanisca’s love for her sister-warriors and country informs her leadership. It is she who informs the King that enslaving their enemies makes them no better than the colonizers who sit on their shores.

READ MORE: TIFF 2022: 16 Must-See Films To See At The Toronto Film Festivalĭavis shines as the war-tried General working tirelessly to steer her people into calmer waters. Like many young rulers, he is surrounded by advisors and wives competing for his favor, but it is Naninsca ( Viola Davis) who never fails to impart her wisdom. Forced to balance politics with the ever-looming threat of war, King Ghezo ( John Boyega) uses the Agojie warriors to repel his enemies. Gina Prince Bythewood has done just that with “ The Woman King” and proven what we already knew: that women always have and always will make formidable action heroes.Ī female fighting force protects the kingdom of Dahomey against surrounding tribes and the threat of invading Europeans.

When fans complain about the inclusion of women of color in action franchises, they often fall back on the same talking points: it’s not about sexism, it’s just that filmmakers should create different, original movies for Black and Brown actors.

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