The film exceeded expectations, opening at $19 million in the US and eventually grossing over $92 million worldwide.
(2022) is a historical action epic that follows the Agojie , an all-female unit of warriors who protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey during the 1820s . Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood , the film stars Viola Davis as General Nanisca, who trains a new generation of recruits to fight against enemies threatening their way of life. Production & Cast Highlights Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood. The Woman KingHD
Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega. The film exceeded expectations, opening at $19 million
Filmed primarily in South Africa (Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal) with a budget of approximately $50 million . Production & Cast Highlights Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
While the film is rooted in the real history of the Dahomey Amazons, it faced significant debate regarding its historical accuracy: