EOne has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming period drama ‘The Woman King’ featuring Viola Davis.
The film tells the story of the Agoji, a real-life army of women warriors who defended the powerful West African kingdom of Dahomey for centuries—and whom history has largely forgotten.
Based on real-life events in the Kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th and 19th centuries, tells the story of Nanisca (Davis), the General of the all-female military unit known as the Amazons, and her daughter Nawi, who together fought the French and neighbouring tribes who violated their honour, enslaved their people and threatened to destroy everything they’ve lived for.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Adrienne Warren, Jayme Lawson, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Sheila Atim star alongside Davis.
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The film hits UK cinemas on October 4th.
