UB Preview + Spotlight: Viola Davis & Cast Talk ‘The Woman King’

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood “The Woman King” is In theaters today from Sony Pictures.

It’s 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 fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen.

Inspired by true events, “The Woman King” follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca, played by Oscar winner Viola Davis – as she inspires the King to take on the enemies determined to violate their honor and destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…

Cast includes Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega.

UB Preview + Spotlight: Viola Davis & Cast Talk “The Woman King!”