The Cast of ‘The Woman King’ was Constantly Starstruck by Viola Davis on Set
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Viola Davis, John Boyega, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim and Gina Prince-Bythewood sat down with Fandango correspondent, Jacqueline Coley to talk about all things ‘The Woman King’. Touching on topics like being constantly starstruck by Viola Davis, the strength it took for each role, and the amazing warrior-women in this movie. See ‘The Woman King’ in theaters September 16th!
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Let’s face it: we went because of Viola but we fell in love with the whole cast. These women were not only powerful physically and emotionally yet beautiful.
What an amazing movie!
EXACTLY!!!!!!
No I went because I read the history first King Ghezo was considered the slave King and I wanted to know how it would be displayed on screen how not to hate Ghezo but to understand that he inherited the slave trade
Yes yes yes. I could see myself in every one of them
@@eugeniawoods-rosa8405 On certain parts of the movie I felt like something was awaken inside of I can't describe it THE POWER OF WOMEN UNITED IS UNDESIRABLE
@@patricialilly6782 yes my exact feeling as well
Sheila is Ugandan, Thuso is South African, John is Nigerian. THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING AFRICAN ACTORS IN AN AFRICAN STORY
It's a lie
how is it a lie, let's be realistic bro... it wasn't shot in Nigeria u know
Viola Davis really deserves an Oscar for this movie 🏆
Fr tho
She has it From me👼👰♀️
YES SHE DOES!!!🏆🥇
Period!!!
LMFAO! Oscar for a flop movie that no one went to go see? This trash lost 50 million dollars.
I need the director's cut, deleted scenes, behind the scenes, blu-ray, script, notes, everything when it becomes available! I went through so many emotions watching this film, and I managed to have so much fun with it as well.
I was thinking the same exact thing!
Find god.
That's why I miss DVDs.. I'd watch all of the special features
Yes to director's cut! give me the 3 hr version
Yes!!!
People complaining about the movie obviously havent watched it yet. The slave trade was highlighted multiple times throughout the movie. Also this film is in theaters not the history channel. 99% of the movies in theaters are fictional. Stop complaining and enjoy the movie for what it is.
They claimed it was based on true events. It was not.
In reality, the war itself was fought so they could keep having slaves. That "way of life" the white man was trying to rob these strong powerful queens of was slavery. They thankfully eventually lost and were destroyed in war and stopped capturing and selling slaves.
Did they show how they got absolutely destroyed by the French soldiers? Because that's what happened.
@@MeanBeanComedy if you watch a interviews from the cast and directors they all mention its “loosely” based on a true story. They never claimed it to be a documentary on a historical event but rather a fictional film inspired by history
@@nateguajardo9049 It's the opposite of history. You can't call it "inspired by history" if it's the opposite unless you call it "AltHistory."
Because watching the movie changes history. Oh wait…
This film was IMMACULATE. I left the movie theater with my chest HIGH
Me too! I absolutely loved it!
Same!!!!
Me too
The culture with such low expectations and achievements that they have to make up fake history.
Girl me too! It made me feel so powerful as a black woman
The interviewer did a great job. Great questions. She showed respect to Gina and Viola. She acknowledged all the women. And as a South African , I am proud of how well she pronounces Thuso’s name . She sounds like a South African native. Well done.❤
Thuso she is south Africa
Lashana Lynch won me over on this one! She dominated her character!🥰 Everyone has done such an amazing job putting this movie together. I want to see more..
Right! She was amazing ❤️👌🏽👌🏽 She gained a fan
She was my absolute fav ❤
She was my absolute favorite character
Which one is that? The woman in the green 2 piece?
Yes yes yes. There's something about Lashana for real. I want to know her lol
Took my 87 year old Mama to see it. We both loved the movie!! I’m going to see it again, so many layers to the characters.
what a SLAVE TRADER!!!...many layers to the characters.??
@@MrDeadHead69 🤔I probably shouldn’t even clarify my post to you if for no other reason than your name, so I’m not….
Yes I saw it also definitely have to watch it 2x❤
@@charletholley6536
They glorified women who were fighting to keep slavery alive. Shame on anyone involved in this movie.
@@thebalderthor4884 bless your heart
Lashauna Lynch as Izogie was a goofball!!! I loved her!!!
Her character had the most range of emotions. Humor, fierceness, compassion, swagger, triumphs, despairs and she looked stunningly powerful throughout.
She was perfect. I've never seen a performance so powerfully and emotionally delivered. Never. Just amazing.
She gave me set it off queen Latifah death scene and Thusos wail rallied me to arms
She was my favorite character 🥰they were all fantastic!
Absolutely Amazing
The beauty of these women, the sisterhood demonstrated, had me in tears in many places. Lashana Lynch's and Sheila Atim's characters really stole my heart. Such statuesque beauties. And Viola Davis did her thing. They all did. This was truly something special. I experienced "all" the emotions. Definitely going to watch in theaters again.
YES!!!!
Sheila Atim was so pretty, very memorable actress for me
Thank you, I wish all the black women complaining Abt this movie along with their man should appreciate the fact of the sisterhood that is demonstrated in the movie something we as community desperately need,,,sometimes we need to know how to watch things and pick the meat off and throw away the bones
Well said. God's Love and Blessings.
Most of the movie is made up way to much Hollywood
Lashana, Thuso, Viola gave such an amazing performance. In fact the whole cast was great. I saw it today and I'm going back to see it at least twice over with different girls. So powerful!
Exactly I have already went TWICE I'm telling everyone I know PLEASE GO SEE IT,...IT TAPS INTO A SPIRIT IN YOUR BODY THAT YOU DIDN'T EVEN KNOW EXISTED
Me too am going again, saw it yesterday and definitely need to see it again... It does awake something in you.
I saw it for the third time yesterday. And I’ll probably see it again
Viola was incredible AS ALWAYS. But Thuso and Lashana and Shelia all gave great performances!
The ONLY movie I will pay to see twice..the cast was legendary ❤
Saw it last week and will watch it again this week
I’ve seen it 3 times now 👌🏾
Same
And Did …💙💙
Right!!!! went back to the cinema today for the second time..❤
The guy who played the Villian General Oba Ade of Oyo Empire did a great job...
Yes, he did! Jimi Odukoya(pj) was so convincing that I strongly disliked his character,I literally had to separate his character from him in my head so I don't dislike him too (this is someone I actually like on a regular day)
😂😂😂😂 Yeah
Wonder why he isn't at this interview
Jimmy Odukoya 💙
@@DayoA1 I second that, I didn't even realise he was an actor until I saw the movie, I was stunned and incredibly proud, given his background as a pastor.
Love love love this movie and cast. As a survivor I cried . As a mother I cried. As a sister I cried. As a daughter I cried. As a brown skinned plus size woman I cried. But all the tears was for the beauty I saw represented on that screen. Great job ladies. To all the actors.
Representation matters. Glad you allowed this movie to increase you. Sending healing energy. 🙏🏾🙌🏾🫳🏾
❤❤❤❤❤
You survived being sold into slavery by the Dahomey?
You're beautiful...
A beautiful statement!!! I ended up following along in the warriors shout!!! In my living room shouting with the warrior women!!
Lashana Lynch's character was beast-mode fierce, fearless, and strong. She made me want to go to the gym the next day....and I did! LOL!! So inspiring and empowering this movie was!!!
Yeeeees! HONEY . . . Izogie wasn't playing!
I cried when she died. I love her so much ❤️
I cried when she died. I love her so much ❤️
Yeaa I liked her character too and she is beautiful
@@idiakegrace694 Me too! I cried like we were cousins. Lol!😆
I love this interviewer. She's so enlightened and smart. She has truly done her homework, allowing everyone to shine. ❤️ great job sis 👏 this movie was amazing.
Thuso Mbedu was phenomenal in this movie
Yessss bro I’m telling you!!
Absolutely incredible!
my dad who's 76 years old cried because he couldn't believe how accomplished Forward thinking black people have become and I cried just because it was a powerful movie
I cried too. ♥️
in The Woman King I fell in love with Lashana, I might say she was so cute in that character and being a warrior made her even more cute and I loved her collaboration with our Thuso Mbedu🥰
This movie has raised my consciousness again to who we are as a people. Do not let this movie disappear!
u guys are slavetraders?
This cast was AMAZING!! Hands down!! Lashana character was my favorite omg she was such a beast from the beginning she had my attention.
I even started crushing on her 😭😭❤️
Aswear, she is the love of my life.
Always obey izoki
I’ve seen this movie twice and plan to see it for a third time. This movie is beyond amazing! Great job to the entire cast!
I need a part two with Izogie alive 😩
Absolutely amazing my movie! Deserves an Oscar!
it's historically a lie ..they bought and sold their own..but that was left out so they could paint whites as devils .Hollywood trash is what that film is
Thuso was such a force!! I have watched the movie twice, and I see her depth each and every single time. Her reaction when Izogie died moved me to tears- I felt like I lost a sister. 😢She’s going places and I’m so happy to see her growth! I would have loved to see Jimmy Odukoya participate in this interview as well- I hated him so much. 😂I’m used to seeing in Nollywood movies, but seeing up on the big screen was such an honor. 🇳🇬 I also wish him all the best!
This is a time in history that we might not get again, and I’m just grateful to be a part of it.
I loved every moment of this movie! I laughed, I cried, I cheered them on. This is a wonderful cast and they played their roles to perfection. I'm so happy this movie was made😊
What a fantastic interview! I could have sat through another hour of this. I didn't want it to end. Kudos to the interviewer!
Me too!
Honestly this an award worthy movie. 10/10
This movie was incredibly powerful and beautiful! Absolutely recommend watching it in theaters!
Celebrating the slave traders and over 500 sacrificed for there king. Wow
Thanks
Trash woke and trash
it was a big lie ...they bought and sold their own .. so many debunks pouring in now
@@redskywalker3374 the slave that were sold in Africa by African people were criminals and sadly when war took place between empires. the people from defeated empires were forced to join the empire that won,nthose that refused were sold and some killed
So proud of Thuso, girl are an inspiration to a younger generation in South Africa and the entire continent of Africa...
this interviewer was poppin off, great job! Clearly very well read and managed to really connect with this group of actors.👏👏
I just love Viola Davis. She played the hell out of this role. Her cast members, they were awesome. I don't mind watching this movie over & over again. I've watched it twice already within 1 day and I'm about to watch it again. Everyone took their roles to 💜 & that's what I love most about The Woman King. Job well done. Oscars anyone....
I love Lashana Lych she is my favorite. Person in the movie i wish i can see her in real life
Just watched it in theaters last night and at the end everyone clapped. Haven't seen that happen in a LONG LONG time. They don't make movies like this anymore. I laughed, I cried and I feel like I went on a journey with all these women.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻AMAZING MOVIE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
They clapped for slave traders? 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😅 Thanks for putting my ancestors into slavery.
I went to go see the movie today and everyone clapped this was a great movie haven’t seen anything like this in a long time
Lashawna lynch did a amazing job . Flawless
I’m in love with Lashana Lynch. Legend already!
@@kp9779 Yoooo you can't be spoiling the movie for folks! Wth!
@@kp9779 deleteyouromenr
My absolute favorite in the film. She was brilliant.
@@AshleyMagnolia_ most definitely she was amazing
Hands down one of the best movies, I’ve ever watched. I went through every emotion with them. I was fully engaged with anger, I was fuelled with compassion. I felt the pain, happiness, venerable, sadness, strength and unity. So much emotion to dissect, that you have to watch it 3 or 4 times. I’m definitely going to watch it again. All I kept saying was, I love being a black person. The whole cinema clapped and felt empowered. The whole cast was amazing in their craft. Our people have suffered and overcame a lot and it goes to show the beauty and pain of our people.
I just watched this movie, and my heart was ripped out and put back and, my god, one of the best movies of ALL TIME! The blood oath scene gave me an out of body experience. I hummed along, and I cried. My god, I don't know why I cried SO HARD during this scene. The voices of the black women in harmony, like they were telling a whole paralel tale of sorrow and strength. 10/10. I wanna watch this movie again.
Love your wording. To the dot.
Jacqueline Coley is ALWAYS an incredible interviewer! Much success to you love!
Yes! She's my favorite interviewer.
YES! Her questions were so insightful and she enhanced the interview immensely! She is exemplary and an audacious example of what an interviewer should be - engaging, knowledgeable about the subject matter, enthusiastic, etc.
What an absolutely phenomenal movie. I’ve never seen dark skin woman on screen like this before. Made me cry several times. My new favorite super hero, by farrrrr
They glorified women who were fighting to keep slavery alive. Shame on anyone involved in this movie.
I hate to break it to you, but your new favorite super hero is a genocidal slaver
They only put darkskin women in roles that require them to be emotionless warriors.
@@scottallen1615how about you address your ancestors first.. it's a movie, not a documentary. nobody's forcing you to watch it. everyone loves it because it's uplifting and empowering.
ye cool , they were still slavetraders and when europeans made slave trading illegal they just started selling them to their neighbors :)
Not only is this movie great, the cast is amazing, the people its about is amazing, and this interviewer is also amazing. Thank you.
the movie is a lie .
Learn the real history behind it
never thought people would celebrate slave traders so much
This movie meant everything to me, I went back twice to see it !!! I encourage everyone, to witness the most epic movie ever!
DAMN YALL REPRESENTED IN THIS FILM!!! ONE OF MY FAVORITES OF ALL TIME NO DOUBT!!!❤❤
So now you praise slave traders? 😂😂🤣😅
Lashna was my favourite. Her character is me...not bothered ❤️the whole cast 🔥🔥🔥
I just left the theater and I loved this film!! It was well done and I loved all the character.
Now check the true history behind the tribe.
Yeah! Nothing wrong with portraying slavers in a positive light! You go girls!
@@bartoszulkowskitattoo Have you seen the movie? It addresses the slave history.
@@wolfdemon4038 Who said that? Hey, nincompoop, the movie actually addresses their involvement with slavers in the plot. Go somewhere with your fake outrage.
@@PaperMario64 No, it doesn't. In real life, they fought for decades to *keep* the slaves. It wasn't just a minor point--it was their entire economy and way of life.
I don't know how many times I cried, screamed , jumped .... my goodness, I'm taking my sister to watch this ❤
yess great movie about slavetraders enslaving their own people and selling them for alcohol and tobaco🤡🤡
This movie blew me away! The acting was phenomenal from everyone involved
This movie was incredible! Viola was phenomenal! She deserves 2 Oscar's for her role!
This movie was awesome!!! I’m Mexican and freakin loved it ! The acting incredible, funny , tear jerking and the main characters awesome !! And the woman king one of my favorite actresses !! I’m gonna buy this ! I already went twice to the theatre to see it 😃👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏
Izogie inspired me to get nails like hers lol. I loved her character and all the women in this movie. One of the greatest movies that I have seen in a long time!
I saw the movie today with my husband. So moved by the cast, I felt part of the sisterhood. I will see it again with my daughter, granddaughter and sister....all separately.
“The Woman King” doesn’t get any better … look forward to more from Viola … gonna be hard to top this though
Yep it'll be hard to top changing history to make slave traders look like heroes. Doesn't get any better. It's a slap in the face to Africans everywhere.
It was sooo goood!
This is the best movie EVER, EVER. Everyone needs to see this movie. The untold story of our women in our history is soooo important to all of us. Strong, smart and courageous women who need to be applauded for our place in history. Thank you Ms. Viola for your vision and truth. I’m going to bring all my family to see this movie. My husband and I saw it today but I must help to enlighten others to the truth as it relates to our history. Thank you, thank you, thank you - I give you a standing ovation. ❤❤❤❤
Well, here's THE Truth... The Kingdom of Dahomey was a strong African military power that attacked and imperialized its African neighbors. It captured and enslaved the men, women, and children to enhance its wealth and luxuries. It brutally tortured and murdered some slaves, while others, it willingly sold to Europeans in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Whatever slaves weren't sold or executed worked on the Dahomey Kingdom's royal plantations in Africa.
They fought an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. "Some things are worth fighting for..."
Their way of life being enslaving others and partaking in mass human sacrifice. If you're black in America there's a good chance these were the people who captured and sold your ancestors.
It is incredible
@@CincinnatusPublish how very interesting and complex that you can come from these fierce warriors but you could also come from those they enslaved and sold to the Americas.
Yes. In the movie the current king was against the slavery trade like mention in the movie by the king
You’re really going to ignore the fact that the Dahomey people that the movies is portraying were literally slave traders? The whole reason they were blockaded in the first place was because the British were trying to put a stop to their slave trade. The French came and wrecked them to force them to stop trading slaves. You idiots are supporting a movie likes this? SMH
Every single one of these actions better get every single film, acting award available. This movie was absolutely fantastic. I had to return to the theater to watch it twice.
I mean... I don't think I have ever seen such an amazing movie. All of them were excellent in this movie but definately Lashana (in the white) could have very well been the best supporting actress...
She really was. Her character was so epic. Her acting was flawless
This movie was amazing! I saw it twice. People need to understand this isn't a documentary or true story. The movie is based on true story and has some fictional characters. It's an amazing action film with wonderful actors.
You are misinformed were's that information located about what you said please site your sources
good! Was sooo beautifully done!
@@dune7775 write your own accurate movie
true story lol
Unfortunately people will complain about everything. This should be a learning curve for everyone when you movies like this. I knew nothing about this tribe and after I saw the different scenes I had to look up the history and everything. We can’t expect to be spoon fed everything. I think we just need to enjoy the movie as a fictional with a bit of a true story behind it.
I have seen it twice now - on the regular screen and then on GTX.... WOW. You ladies, and gentleman, were unbelieveable!!! I loved every moment.
When you all rose up from the grass, I was beautifully mesmerized. Thank you for fighting to make this movie
The Woman King is such a great movie. Please go and see it . The entire cast did a wonderful job. I laughed, I cried. I love the movie.
We couldn't stop clapping hands at the theater in Gateway ( Durban)🇿🇦 everytime we saw Thuso.🌹✨& my favorite actress Viola just made everything tearful and great❤️
The best movie I watched in a decade. The story, the casts, black history, black women doing the unthinkable? So emotional, didn’t know when I teared up 😢
I love how Viola Is so humble even with so much Intelligence and Beauty and Fierceness ❤
The actress in that green two piece in the back row is giving me high fashion model-esque vibe.
She has modeled for Bottega before
Ohhh I just peeped that they cut a kiss scene out the movie between Malik and Thuso's character. It's okay though because, even without the PDA, it was still self-explanatory that they did the DO.
Interviewer Saying Thuso's Name correctly is everything for me
This movie was full of action and dramatic acting and Ioved every minute! The movie theater laughed clapped and yelled though out. Definitely dope!!!!!
Just a shame that it's all built on a lie. These women were slave traders. It's disgusting.
I was happy and nervous the whole time. I loved it.
Fr, every time one of the main characters killed someone everyone would clap lol
Especially the bit where they changed history to suit a black agenda and ignored the fact the dahomey were some of the worst people in history who profited from selling their own people into slavery....stunning and brave...definitely dope.
If there is such a thing as a negative comment about this movie it is that it was over waaaaay to fast.
Excellent job cast and to all those involved. So glad... and proud to have seen it in my life time. Thanks for bringing and aspect of history that I never knew to my attention. Forever grateful. ♥️
This movie moved me in a way that's never been done before. There have been movies where we as "Black" folk have seemingly triumphed, but superficially, and at a compromise that weighed as much as the victory. This movie though...none of that existed! We, and I mean our men and women, triumphed. Period.
And now go read the wilipedia page about ur '' hero''
Congratulations Mrs. Viola Davis, Mrs. Gina Prince-Bythewood and cast. I so appreciate how you all humanized your character by bringing your character to life. That was the buy-in for me.
I went through all the emotions in this movie. Loved it!
This was a great interview! Props to the interviewer and cast members!
Loved, loved, loved this movie! Been a long time since I've clapped in a theatre after seeing a movie, but I sure clapped after this one!
trash
You clapped for slave traders? 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😅😆
me too! I had to stand up
@@rondapierce6215 You stood up for people being put into slavery? That made you happy?
@@annabrown5712 Yes they clapped and stood up for Slaves and it made them happy, do you have a problem with the way they felt? Because I think we both know why they were emotional.
The interviewer, fan girling over all of them is so cute😍😍😊...Very beautiful interview ❤
I haven't seen the movie yet - I plan to!!! What I'm presently feeling is delight for the interviewer. What an incredible depth of knowledge, skill, and personality! Thank you for inspiring me to love film journalism again. I'm a person who still reads old reviews from Siskel & Ebert. Girl, you are the best at what you do. Hope to see you do reviews, interviews, 1:1s, everythang ❤️
Viola's outfit😊. Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Watching this movie for the first time and goddamn I'm thrilled to my deepest.
I can't imagine why it was like back then but I'm glad civilization and equality has changed so much.
My aunt stays in Oyo and I spend Christmas holidays there ever since I was a kid. Watching this movie as a Nigerian feels different cause I had to learn my country's history from a Hollywood franchise.
I'll definitely see this film again.
Love it 🇳🇬
I give 10 thumbs up. The cast was phenomenal in this interview and the trailer was awesome good jobs ladies
I wanted the interview to keep going! Great job by Jacqueline as usual 🖤🖤
Best movie ever!!! I had goosebumps the etnire time!!! Lashana Lynch was just WONDERFUL in it...
I am going to see this movie again!!! I was so engrossed with these POWERFUL, BEAUTIFUL FREAKING AWESOME CAST. I cried, screamed, made the sound of them, my heart swelled with them. I loved this movie. We are powerful. BLACK WOMEN RULE. BLACK WOMEN MAGIC!!!!!!!
Well they are blood thirsty, genocidal maniacs that enslaved and slaughtered more people than there are fish in the ocean.....
Excellent movie. Viola, Thuso, Lashawna, Sheila, John did excellent acting. The interviewer Jacqueline asks such good questions. I didn't want Izoge to die ,Lashawna did so good
Humanity - complex, strong and beautiful = our sisterhood! Love the synergy and the way this film made me standup proud of the casts stellar body of this work. Well done!
THIS interview is ALL THE THINGS!!! Whew! The love, the joy, the reverence….wow ❤
The Woman King was Awesome!!! The entire cast was Amazing!!!!
The level of professionalism that this interviewer showed is impressive. She knew her stuff. What a great job!
Just saw it tonight! Amazing! Definitely gonna go back and watch again!
Yaaas sister! That slay queen fighting to protect her slavery business was amazing 🤩
@@FitGuyAZ577 u haven't watched it so shut up
I just came back from seeing this movie minutes ago, and i want to see it again. I want to re visit the pain and emotion it brought. I love the loyalty.
The way they even changed their accent to a pure African accent is amazing. In fact I am not into movies but this movie has really inspired me
This movie was incredibly powerful and well executed!!! ❤️🖤💚👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Trash
it was a lie ..they bought and traded their own .and others to ..Africa sold the slaves to the ships and one of the very first slave owners in America ..in the south waS black...and NYC had a slave market to ..not just us southerners ...the slaves came in on Northern vessels ... It's a powerful lie ..like satan is ..a liar
You know True Story about the female african warriors is The female warriors what's good in the art of Slave business.
Awesome movie 🎬!! My whole family went to see it, and they loved it, can't stop talking about it...wonderful cast!! Thank you Viola!!❤❤
When I saw the trailer earlier this year I knew I had to see this film and support the cast. Seeing this beautiful cast on screen helped me overcome my fear of being in theaters post Covid. I may treat myself and see the film again 👏🏾👏🏾
This movie is so good! I have seen it twice and want to see it again. To anyone that say this movie is not good. They do not know what a good movie is. Point blank!
Viola's face when she mentioned that Oscar trophy is killing me.
This film was so great and empowering. I left in awe. I will go see it again. It's so amazing to see such talent in such amazing women. Am in awe. Words cannot express!
Movie of the year for me. Amazing cast and character development!
This movie was all lies
@@dune7775 Say you mad without say you mad...🤷🏾♀️
@@layfeila I don't like slavery or slave-traders. Yes, slavery makes me angry. Does it do the opposite to you?
@@MeanBeanComedy I don't like slavery either but this person claimed it was all lies... how did you get anything about my opinion of slavery based on that post? That was ignorant to come to that conclusion.
@@layfeila the movie literally glorifies a group of female warriors fighting to keep slavery a thing…
The conversation is so advanced and demonstrative of people that see their work and chosen profession as life altering art. Bravo, for the responses yo the questions.
Great interview! The interviewer was just as amazing as the cast! Loved it!
This movie is an actual definition of real art. It's emotion packed and the best of its kind.
💯
I wish Shelia would’ve gotten a better question :/ , Viola is legendary but we have to highlight each individual bc she was BADASS in this movie.
This movie was RIVETING! It was powerful...and evocative...and uplifting🤩!!
"How accurate is The Woman King?" we learned that in real life, the Dahomey are much more the villains than the heroes. The Kingdom of Dahomey was a bloodthirsty society bent on conquest. It was customary for the Dahomey to return home with the rotting heads and genitals of those they killed in battle. They conquered neighboring African states and took their citizens as slaves, selling many in the Atlantic slave trade in exchange for items like rifles, tobacco, and alcohol. Many of the slaves they sold ended up in America. They also kept some slaves for themselves to work on royal plantations. The business of slavery is what brought Dahomey most of its wealth. For them, it very much came down to either enslave others or become enslaved yourself.
The Agojie (women warriors) fought in slave raids along with the male fighters. There are accounts of Dahomey warriors conducting slave raids on villages where they cut the heads off of the elderly and rip the bottom jaw bones off others. During the raids, they'd burn the villages to the ground. Those who they let live, including the children, were taken captive and sold as slaves. The movie strategically downplays this part of Dahomey's history, so as to not complicate the story with the truth.
Each year in Dahomey, roughly 500 slaves and criminals were mass executed in large-scale human sacrifices during the religious ceremonies of a festival known as the Annual Customs of Dahomey. Most were sacrificed by way of decapitation, a method of killing widely used by the Dahomean kings. The 1727 Annual Customs of the Dahomey ceremony reportedly saw as many as 4,000 people sacrificed.
@@SocialismKills Well...if you pay attention starting at 14:30...you'll note that the interviewer reminds us that this story is a fictional account. Clearly...this story is NOT meant to be historically accurate. It's meant to entertain and uplift. That being said...ALL history, including/especially that recounted in history books is perspectival. So, relax...and enjoy. Your argument is meaningless and an OBVIOUS attempt to discredit. It won't work. We (i.e., those that matter) love this story❤️
@@SocialismKills majority of the slaves didn't get sent to America. We are actually in Ghana and Togo. We celebrate hogbe each year to celebrate our escape from Dahomey
Yeah and also a lie because it did not tell the truth about how that nation became strong because of the slaves it took and sold.
Their wardrobe is always coordinated. Love it!