The movie follows (Viola Davis) as she trains a new generation of recruits to defend Dahomey against the Oyo Empire and European colonizers.
The film ( The Woman King ), directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and starring Viola Davis, is a 2022 historical action epic that centers on the Agojie , an all-female warrior unit that protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1820s . While celebrated for its powerful depiction of Black female empowerment and sisterhood, the film has faced significant debate regarding its historical accuracy and its portrayal of the kingdom's involvement in the slave trade. Core Themes and Narrative A Mulher Rei YIFY