'The Woman King & The Real History of The West African Kingdom of Dahomey' - Prof. James Small

'The Woman King & The Real History of The West African Kingdom of Dahomey' - Prof. James Small & Michael Imhotep - TheAHNShow 9-25-22 #TheWomanKing #ViolaDavis #TheAHNShow
Prof. James Small, former Black Studies Prof. at CUNY and featured in the films, 'Hapi', 'Hidden Colors' & 'Elementary Genocide 3', joins Michael Imhotep to discuss 'The Woman King & The Real History of The West African Kingdom of Dahomey'. The #1 Movie, 'The Woman King' from producer Viola Davis and Director Gina Prince-Bythewood is amazing audience as it is 'Inspired by True Events' involving the African Female Warriors known as the Agojie or the Ahosi. We separate Fact from Fiction and deal better Understanding The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, the real history of Dahomey and much more.
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No movie is 100% Historically accurate. Not even the White ones. These are not documentaries. They are Hollywood movies. These movies should lead people to seek out the real history of Dahomey, the Oyo Empire (Yoruba), The Agojie, African Martial Arts, African Spirituality, Ifa, the Orisha like Ogun mentioned in the film, The Franco-Dahomean Wars 1890s, Colonialism, The Berlin Conference of 1884 - 1885, Great Britain abolishing Slavery in 1834 after being involved in Slavery for 272 years , etc. - Michael Imhotep host of 'The African History Network Show'
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We can’t start studying our history in SLAVERY. Even when we study the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, which is important to study, we can’t start in 1619 or in the 1440s when the Portuguese get involved. We have to understand the history chronologically and deal with the 800 year occupation of Europe by the Africans known as the Moors who enter into the Iberian Peninsula, today known as Spain and Portugal, from North Africa in 711A.D. This course not only deals with the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade but thousands of years of history that leads up to the Slave Trade of African people taking place.
Aug. 20th, 2019 marked the 400th year Anniversary of the "20 and odd Africans" who came into Point Comfort on Aug. 20th, 1619 in what would later be called the colony of Virginia. This year was known as "The Year Of Return" as many African Americans are reconnecting to Africa and traveling to Ghana and other West African countries. When we discuss the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade we have to first understand that African people are the Original people of North, Central & South America & have been in the land we call U.S. at least 51,700 years.

[@Brooklynrose29]

Hello Prof. Small, I am a City College alumni and was a Black Studies major from in the 1990’s. It’s wonderful to hear your thoughts on this movie. I’ve seen the movie twice and have been setting the naysayers straight on KZbin and Facebook for the past week. I thank you, Dr. Jeffries and the Black Studies Department faculty for teaching me African and African Diaspora history, culture and spirituality. I know my history intimately and personally. I carry the strength and the love of my ancestors with me everyday. Thank you again for your life’s work in educating us all on African History and giving us a way to connect with our ancestors through their stories of both triumphs and struggle. Peace be with you and your family🙏🏾

[@sharoncarsons5734]

Hey, fellow CCNY alumni. I studied under Dr Jeffries also. Maybe we'll meet one day at one of the Black Alumni meetings or trips. Peace be with you and as Dr. Jeffries always said "Each one, teach one." Much love 💕

[@MariaAlvarez-mn9nd]

Powerful! This is our history. Thank you for revisiting this aspect of our ancestral history. I am a black woman born in Cuba and how timely my arrival in this country (1970). While attending Rutgers in the late 70’s, it was there that I was introduced to this hidden history through the academic vision of Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Len Jeffries, Van Sertima and even Evelyn Jeffries. Thank you Dr. Small.

[@DBeautifulOne]

I am soo happy to have come across this conversation and lessons on Woman King Movie, The Dahomey People, colonialism, and Africa.I was afraid, we as a people were not intelligent enough to see the movie with an open mind to appreciate this beautiful work of art. Not to mention, Viola is EXTRAORDINARY!!!! She was the star and for good reason. Even with me not seeing one character I did not like. I LOVED and ADMIRED this movie, the actors, the transition of the scenes, how the suspense was not so intense that it was uncomfortable, the filters of the screen(made you feel like you were there with them) the inspiration, the examples of love, commitment, sisterhood, brotherhood, unity between man and woman(folks not talking much about how they fought alongside each other), the beautiful black people(EVERYONE WAS GORGEOUS), the storyline(did not disappoint, was not corny at all), the excitement, the tenderness, the relationships, I could go on and on and on. My only disappointment, which is shared by my 11yo daughter as well....the movie was NOT LONG ENOUGH!!! lol we could have sat and enjoyed another 2 hours.

[@condor8142]

I agree with you! The movie seems short. I guess it seems short because the powerful entertaining character it embeds but, mostly it comes with genuine content and, indeed, unusual for the only reason it's played by brilliant female actors who immersed themselves into the reality of what actually happened in the past of The Kingdom of Dahomey (nowadays: La Republique du Benin). If i were in the cycle of movie makers, and even had that power of influence, I would have suggested a break down into episodes type of a thing, but that is, I believe, possible. So I see a few TV networks, possibly, interested in buying int this great production.

[@ninja2000x]

Felt the same way too after watching.

[@Sinsteel]

What REALLY happened is that the Dahomey fought the Europeans to keep slaving. The Europeans told them to stop, the Dahomey refused and continued to enslave their neighbours. They used women because there weren't enough men anymore, and the women didn't get to have families or anything. Also, many of them were slaves themselves. The Dahomey enslaved black people, hundreds of thousands, and sent them to the Americas.

[@jaymesblack3454]

@@Sinsteel However, reading these comments, especially, black females, keep praising this Hollywood White girls film.

[@thomasomotola6264]

God bless you for putting this out, I'm Nigerian (Yoruba) even kids in school do not know all these African history

[@GinnyB8230]

I am seeing this movie for the second time. Powerful! However, we can't expect any movie to tell our history completely.

[@rockthefro]

Peace, this is the most culturally and historically informed refreshing conversation of this movie from brothers. Thank you, a lot to reflect upon.

[@d.anthonymiles1948]

Finally, some real knowledge about the movie rather than opinions from people that never saw the movie!

[@MichaelImhotep]

Hello everyone. Thanks for watching our interview. Be sure to Register for my Online Course. REGISTER NOW: Next Class is Saturday, 10-1-22, 4:00pm EST! WATCH CONTENT ON DEMAND NOW!!! ‘Ancient Kemet (Egypt), The Moors & The Maafa: Understanding The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade What They Didn’t Teach You In School’, (LIVE 8 Week Online Course) with Michael Imhotep host of ‘The African History Network Show’. Discounted Registration $80; ALL LIVE SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED SO YOU CAN WATCH AT ANY TIME! WATCH CONTENT ON DEMAND! REGISTER HERE: theahn.learnworlds.com/course/ancient-kemet-moors-maafa-trans-atlantic-slave-trade-fall-2022 We can’t start studying our history in SLAVERY. Even when we study the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, which is important to study, we can’t start in 1619 or in the 1440s when the Portuguese get involved. We have to understand the history chronologically and deal with the 800 year occupation of Europe by the Africans known as the Moors who enter into the Iberian Peninsula, today known as Spain and Portugal, from North Africa in 711A.D. This course not only deals with the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade but thousands of years of history that leads up to the Slave Trade of African people taking place. Aug. 20th, 2019 marked the 400th year Anniversary of the "20 and odd Africans" who came into Point Comfort on Aug. 20th, 1619 in what would later be called the colony of Virginia. This year was known as "The Year Of Return" as many African Americans are reconnecting to Africa and traveling to Ghana and other West African countries. When we discuss the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade we have to first understand that African people are the Original people of North, Central & South America & have been in the land we call U.S. at least 51,700 years. ATTENTION AHN STUDENTS: If you have taken any of our previous Courses please email us at [e-mail] to get a 50% Discount on this new Course Bundle of Classes. Course Bundle Pack, Get Both Online Courses for Only $130, Regularly $385 Value!!! theahn.learnworlds.com/bundles?bundle_id=fall-2022-bundle-ancient-kemet-trans-atlantic-slave-trade-civil-war-to-black-power 1st Class ‘Ancient Kemet (Egypt), The Moors & The Maafa: Understanding The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade What They Didn’t Teach You In School’, Next Class, Saturday, 10-1-22, 4pm EST. 2nd Class ‘From The Civil War To Civil Rights Movement & Black Power (1865 -1968) Tuesdays 7pm EST starting, 9-13-22.

[@samutshepra]

Outstanding interview!! To hear one of OUR MOST REVERED ELDERS & HISTORIANS give THE WOMAN KING such honors is wholey edifying, encouraging and is fuel to help dismantle the erroneous discussion of the film emasculating our men!! Well done! #WiseMasculinity #divinemasculineonDeck THANK YOU🙏🏾🥰💪🏿❤🖤💚

[@SashaAmess]

Thank you my brothers, may you continue to grow the minds of all those who hear the truthfulness, that speaks through you!!!❤🙌🏽🧠🔥

[@tamarajordan222]

Thank you both, brother Michael Imhotep and Professor James Small. I've known Professor Small since my years long ago at WCCC here in Detroit in 1993, when I was a student, we invited several Black Scholars here during ASCAC conference and other Black Studies Conferences. I consider him one of my best and great brothers of African History... I've been a student since the 90s. I've traveled back and forth to Africa. I've been to the Benin, formerly known Dahomey Kingdom... I was so impressed with the movie. I took my eldest son on my first time seeing it. My second time going to see it, I took my daughter in law and a friend. On my third time going to see it, I took my two grandsons to see it. I was taken aback by those who are claiming to boycott this very powerful movie... I just say it's pure jealousy... Professor Small, I know your words ring true. I appreciate the symbolism and acknowledgment of IFA Traditions... Black Folks need to support this movie... Please do not be tricked into not supporting this movie... It can change your life.... Love you brothers for speaking this truth.❤

[@charlesirby9571]

What truth did they tell? Besides excusing prolific slave traders. I'm not impressed with Dr. Imhotep hotep babble. He makes many blunders when it comes to understanding African history. Even Africans are appalled by the woman king. Even they said the Dahomey kingdom is a kingdom solely based on the slave trade.

[@adaezeokafor4331]

In as much that non- native people tell the story of ancient Benin Kingdom which is good. The native people of Benin should tell their story !!

[@IrishCinnsealach]

They can start their story with their pre trans Atlantic involvement in the trans Sahara slave trade

[@francescaldwell4217]

Absolutely

[@briceamoussouvi749]

You're right brother not foreigners

[@adaezeokafor4331]

@@briceamoussouvi749 Thanks

[@adaezeokafor4331]

@@francescaldwell4217 Thanks

[@hyacinthparker1440]

This is just mind blowing information. I had read some of this in book while at university. To hear Professor Small explain this in context, along with other information I did not know is on another level. If you have not done, please, please do an audio book on this history. There are so many people like myself who's learning style is more towards hearing the information. Thank you my brothers for taking the time to do this.

[@wyndhl8309]

NOW, I am going to see it for ME - for my OWN interpretation. What a change of heart ❤️ Thanks, Sirs.

[@charlottetimes9803]

I am so wonderfully impressed. I love the way our men build up their women

[@SacredPhotography1111]

Thank you a thousand times for having this interview. Awesome!!!!!

[@MichaelImhotep]

Thanks for watching Everyone. Be sure to Register for my Online History Courses. REGISTER NOW: Next Class is Wednesday, 10-12-22, 7pm EST! WATCH CONTENT ON DEMAND NOW!!! ‘Ancient Kemet (Egypt), The Moors & The Maafa: Understanding The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade What They Didn’t Teach You In School’, (LIVE 8 Week Online Course) with Michael Imhotep host of ‘The African History Network Show’. Discounted Registration $80; ALL LIVE SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED SO YOU CAN WATCH AT ANY TIME! WATCH CONTENT ON DEMAND! REGISTER HERE: theafricanhistorynetwork.com/history-courses/ We can’t start studying our history in SLAVERY. Even when we study the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, which is important to study, we can’t start in 1619 or in the 1440s when the Portuguese get involved. We have to understand the history chronologically and deal with the 800 year occupation of Europe by the Africans known as the Moors who enter into the Iberian Peninsula, today known as Spain and Portugal, from North Africa in 711A.D. This course not only deals with the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade but thousands of years of history that leads up to the Slave Trade of African people taking place. Aug. 20th, 2019 marked the 400th year Anniversary of the "20 and odd Africans" who came into Point Comfort on Aug. 20th, 1619 in what would later be called the colony of Virginia. This year was known as "The Year Of Return" as many African Americans are reconnecting to Africa and traveling to Ghana and other West African countries. When we discuss the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade we have to first understand that African people are the Original people of North, Central & South America & have been in the land we call U.S. at least 51,700 years. ATTENTION AHN STUDENTS: If you have taken any of our previous Courses please email us at [e-mail] to get a 50% Discount on this new Course Bundle of Classes. Course Bundle Pack, Get Both Online Courses for Only $130, Regularly $385 Value!!! 1st Class ‘Ancient Kemet (Egypt), The Moors & The Maafa: Understanding The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade What They Didn’t Teach You In School’, Next Class, Wednesday, 10-12-22, 7pm EST. 2nd Class ‘From The Civil War To Civil Rights Movement & Black Power (1865 -1968) Tuesdays 7pm EST.

[@heavylift9582]

There is blame to go around for slavery, but the baberism perpetrated in the American slave trade is unmatched

[@user-hf8zv7qw4l]

Lol Slaves were treated in barbaric way and American treatment of the slaves were not "unmatched". Africans and South American tribes were brutal to their slaves. They had human sacrifice and some were cannibalistic.

[@memphisstyles7221]

Some times I wonder is people really know history or just regurgitate what other people say! Arabs enslaved Africa for 700 years SLAUGHTERING people who didn’t convert to Islam. …But since we’re on the topic of woman king.. 800 slaves were sacrificed when king gezo died!

[@ji5340]

Yeah, you were there so that's all that matters

[@heavylift9582]

@@ji5340 there is also a matter of the native Americans and others who were doing just fine until you discovered...

[@ji5340]

@@heavylift9582Like I said, you were there

[@eyeofheru5677]

Michael Imhotep and professorJames Smalls, yeah this is epic🙌….

[@nynjahgyal]

My teacher, mentor and hero. Professor Small you look amazing. Thank you!

[@andrewalker4457]

I loved this information. There's so much I had no Idea about. It's refreshing to intake this knowledge about history and culture of our people.

[@blackfang441]

I am glad I found this video in the swamp of backlash videos on KZbin. Thank you for your hard work, and salute to both of you.

[@sayitloud3237]

I agree. I thought it to a very well directed movie. Everything flowed and it kept your attention. I haven't seen a well directed movie like this in a while. There was plenty of action and it showed dignity, strength, and culture.

[@rustyray420]

@@sayitloud3237 artistic wise sure, but historically they tried making a slave trading based african empire seem like the heroes against people trying to stop the slave trade lol

[@sayitloud3237]

@@rustyray420 Hi, I agree with you...This is why it's so controversial. I'm glad that it brought awareness to the real people and we are all able to research who they really are almost instantly. Back in the day, we had to go to the library or find a specialty store that sold rear books on black history.

[@mayankingrevisited8815]

If you sold my ancestors into slavery you're no kin to me

[@SandersRN81]

I don't understand the backlash! From what I understand the Europeans went to African tribes and request specific things, people in trade of wealth to keep the community and king wealthy. Many of the tribes were in war before Europeans even arrived. So how in my mind are we analyzing what occurred then to our understanding today. It was a us against them mentality and it is a usual understanding in other communities outside of Africa.

[@orahel8947]

Thank you both, I love our history. This discussion was so enlightening, the power of Woman King as a tool for change...

[@lovlyprice9173]

I absolutely appreciate you gentlemen for this knowledge and wisdom. I will be tuning in to both channels. Thank you again

[@janelfields2284]

Thank you so much for spending valuable time covering the spectacle around The Woman King. As you noted, aside from exposure to excellent Black acting, this movie provides one of the best opportunities for our community to seek out truths about our rich culture. No one work from Hollywood, could ever deliver the facts our community thirsts for & rightly deserves.

[@peanut59cream50]

Those not from here do not know yhuuou

[@hazelphinelamptey6322]

I am so glad that Professor Small explained the difference between chattel slavery and slavery in the African countries.

[@elainerekopantswe2933]

Please explain this to me - this has been on my mind. I am Southern Africa what I kno as I have been researching my own history and traditions is that we didn't have Tittleship ownership or Caste systems. So I got stuck there. We didn't own land or have a concept to own land as that came with capitalsm but then it's said we as Africans owned slaves. I was confused by this.

[@elainerekopantswe2933]

My understanding is that people owned things communally so a tribe owned the land, so if it was said the land belonged to the King / Chief it was said so as he was a representation of the people. Am still trying to learn more about this becuase it also ties into the practice of Lobola were this custom is based on exchange of resources from a family to another. So I am basically trying to connect that practice to slavery knowing that there were wars and prisoners of war? I also am not trying to disrespect any AA or FBA or anyone in the Diaspora.

[@virtualbabe9171]

@@elainerekopantswe2933 ask ur elders

[@elainerekopantswe2933]

@@virtualbabe9171 oppsi ouch, I thought I was having a conversation. Just shows how far we still have to go as a world.

[@virtualbabe9171]

@@elainerekopantswe2933 I wasn’t bein rude I was just sayin ask ur elders

[@nationalbusinesscreditfina3853]

Thank you so much for the education Prof. Small and Michael Imhotep. I greatly appreciate it. I loved the movie!!!!!

[@ericgnikpo9748]

Thanks for all. I live in Benin. We are one

[@blakksonni]

Thanks Professor for your insight...I respect your thoughts much more than the haters who ain't even see the movie!

[@barbarastaten9866]

Thank you for the truth about our people. This truth is healing to my mind body and spirit.

[@michellehill718]

I saw it three times and plan on seeing it again! Each time, I see and feel so much more!

[@gailmyrie5115]

Thank you both so much .for this eye opener I really appreciate your schooling about ower africanas roots. Coming from a jamaican family birth place Costa Rica. Thank you Thank you. Exelente teaching.

[@marshajson]

His calm delivery is what gets my attention, it’s remarkable considering the subjects.

[@Discokayaker]

Thank you so much! This was so well done and informative.

[@AleciaHBOP]

Thank for such accurate, responsible & refreshing review 👍🏾🥰

[@nzingha831]

Thank you both for you truth keep moving forward Ase'

[@kalonjiedwardrichardson9234]

▪ You are a true King. Thank you so much. So enlightening 😦❗

[@medusasunshine4705]

Greetings. I shall return to listen & watch closely. That u🙏🏼🤲🏼💪🏼

[@mdonblacktoday]

WHY IS JAMES SMALL MAKING EXCUSES FOR AFRICANS THAT HE SAYS WERE " FORCED" TO SELL THEIR OWN PEOPLE INTO SLAVERY, UNDER THE THREAT OF THE GUN...THAT IS NOT AN EXCUSE! MANY AFRICANS FAUGHT TO THE DEATH AGAINST GUNS, THEY WOULD RATHER DIE THAN SELL THEIR OWN PEOPLE TO THE ENEMY...YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE...YOU DISRESPECT THOSE THAT DIED FIGHTING AGAINST GUNS, CANNONS, WHATEVER, THEY COULD NOT BE FORCED!

[@MichaelImhotep]

Watch the full video.

[@mdonblacktoday]

@@MichaelImhotep I understand Black people's DESPERATION with regard to Black stories being told on the BIG SCREEN, but we can't MISTAKE an attempt by WHITE WRITERS, AND PRODUCERS TO DIVIDE BLACK MEN, AND WOMEN, AND TO PROMOTE HOMOSEXUALITY, AND BLACK MALE WEAKNESS TO OUR PEOPLE.

[@alexisjones3550]

I enjoyed this video, It helped crystallize my thoughts about enjoying the artistry of the movie while recognizing that it was not 100% historically accurate. It didn’t need to be. We should still learn the history, but can certainly celebrate the excellence of the black women portrayed AND the excellence of the black women who portrayed them.

[@problactive285]

How do you find excellence in the people who sold their future out for rum and rifles?

[@mayankingrevisited8815]

Imagine Jews saying that about a movie about the Nazis

[@ervinb6696]

Brother Michael I've seen you on brother Roland Martin's show, saw a lot of positive brother in you but didn't know you were so deep I love seeing this and would most definitely like to see you on other shows.

[@nkirukayakini1333]

Thank you For Sharing!

[@Naesman1167]

Thank you.. Love it when we as support our own.. Especially our learned.. This is awesome!!!!

[@jmaatgreen7894]

Thanks for the "inspired by" framework Brother Imhotep, and the deep analysis Prof. Smalls. It was an excellent movie and my 80 yo matriarch LOVED it!! All this bitter backlash about the history should be turned on today's Black on Black crime. Would the Benin empire have sold slaves if they knew how depraved the Europeans were? We will never know, but when the King snatched the white captain's heart for being disrespectful... that part. If the movie inspires more mothers and fathers get the heart to fight the genocide (murder, trafficking, theft) perpetrated by depraved Blacks in our communities TODAY, then Sister Viola for the win!!

[@davidorlin3499]

Please stop blaming all this on blk people. These European played and are still playing a large part in what is going on in our communities Today. Don't forget when you continue to blame blk people For there conditions, It's what the white man call it "pull yourself up by your bootstraps"

[@JourneyofBella331]

I think the dahomey and their victims left in Africa should tell the story. It's not fair to tell their story. Unfortunately my ancestors couldn't really tell about their ordeal with them due to the Tree of Forgetfulness Ritual. We can both honor their strength, understand their victimization while denouncing their crimes against our ancestors for profit

[@tvs9978]

You're forgetting the Dahomey weren't always successful in their campaigns so there are descendants of the Agoji also living I the diaspora because some were captured and sold too. It's not a black and white situation.

[@JourneyofBella331]

@@tvs9978 I am aware that it isn't a black and white issue which is why I made the comnent, it still stands that there are numerous victims and stories that point to their voluntary involvement in the slave trade resulting in some of us being displaced. There were those who willfully participated and those who resisted, both are true. And until both ugly and beautiful stories are told there will be a disconnect from those here and those there

[@mayankingrevisited8815]

They were willing participants

[@michelegrant2303]

Fair enough…they should make a documentary about the full story

[@bilalel5192]

Yes Viola played that role absolutely spectacularly. 🇲🇦🇹🇷💪🏾

[@user-hf8zv7qw4l]

Quite ironic, Muhammad's black slave's name is BILAL. Yes, the "prophet" of slam owned black slaves and also women slaves. 🤣 No wonder Musulmans slave trade in Africa started since their invasion in 8th century upto 20th century. They use it to spread their religion. In fact, the Europeans learned slave trade from the Musulman North Africans. Ottomans also were slavers and slave traders. Approximately, 11 million african slaves were owned by Musulmans in Middle East. 😆🕋💩

[@user-hf8zv7qw4l]

Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported: There came a slave and pledged allegiance to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) on migration; he (the Holy Prophet) did not know that he was a slave. Then there came his master and demanded him back, whereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said: Sell him to me. *And he bought him for two black slaves* and he did not afterwards take allegiance from anyone until he had asked him whether he was a slave (or a free man)... 🤣

[@user-hf8zv7qw4l]

Sahih Bukhari, Volume 9, Book 91, Number 368: Narrated 'Umar: I came and behold, Allah's Apostle was staying on a Mashroba (attic room) *and a black slave of Allah's Apostle* was at the top if its stairs. I said to him, "(Tell the Prophet) that here is 'Umar bin Al-Khattab (asking for permission to enter)." Then he admitted me.

[@soleyenki2611]

An absolute gem. Thank you 🖤

[@memir7]

I truly enjoyed this lecture . Thank you for filling in all the dots in my historical journey. I do have a question. I read a piece in which , I can’t recall the book. The book stated that many of the children of African concubines were educated as Arabs and then sent out into the African communities. These same African sons of those concubines never knew they were enslaving there uncles , cousins , etc .

[@adaezeokafor4331]

Well said!

[@vtecnegro85]

Reminds me of Tippu Tip story a bit in some ways

[@KayDejaVu]

Very interesting history of the film.

[@yes_anotherone3260]

Thank you for this analysis!

[@khem127]

Excellent discussion!!!!!

[@shakkay.3899]

Malcolm production sounds great! But I hope we get to see it and it doesn't get blocked.

[@JJ7KTV]

Prof James Smalls I want to interview you. # LIONSDEN

[@sharoncarsons5734]

Thank you and much love to you. 💕

[@Champion-Heart]

I was able to enjoy this movie regardless of the historical inaccuracies. Dehomey only stopped it's involvement in the slave trade when they themselves were colonized.

[@GeekyRedBoss]

It was "INSPIRED BY". A Hollywood movie inspired by "some" truths.

[@drewonaiyekan6651]

Exceptional scholarship and knowledge inpartation

[@evonnejames6548]

Do you have any advice or support for small Black Businesses that are currently being picked off in the West? Is there a support group of the wealthy that will engage a charity event to keep them afloat?

[@kkmichelle314]

I'm not a movie going person But I'm def going to take make a exception and take all of my grandbabies to see this movie. I find it so damn sad that Our So Called Woke Ppl" Esp the men take offense to this movie bcuz they can't see past Black Women killing Black Men yet No1 ask the simplest question Why. Some of Us need to go back to sleep. Being Awake & Woke is Not the same. Ty' Men for breaking it down, down. A special Shout-out to Professor Dr. Smalls for all your Great Work. I want to give you your flowers now ⚘⚘⚘

[@Powerhuru]

Excellent synopsis Baba Small

[@bobbythisisgreatthankgodpl5039]

THANKS FOR GREAT BOOKS FOR ' THE EARTH AND WORLD STAY SAFE AND RIGHT MY BROTHERS!

[@nancyshell2855]

Great discussion

[@MichaelImhotep]

Thanks for watching. Be sure to Register for my Online History Courses where we get deep in the history. www.TheAfricanHistoryNetwork.com

[@InyeW206]

Can we get bibliography footnotes in the the description? Curious about historical figures mentioned between 39:30 - 40:00. Even as little as the spelling of the names so we can look them up.

[@tvs9978]

Chief Sam and Asantehene Bonsu were the two historical figures mentioned

[@Mansamoor369]

Abundant Blessings

[@mrmaneholditdown]

BLESS THIS

[@DimentionsofStacey]

Thank you.

[@44mother]

Love Dr Smalls❤

[@MAAT1111]

I found out about the Beautiful Women of Dahomey in 2017 when I found out that they modeled Wonder Woman after them. The "Red Pill" community are boycotting this movie BC of misogynistic men & their insecurities, not slavery.💚❤🖤

[@andre7767]

I don't support much if any of these so called "Red Pill" men or their community. I am all for men and women coming to an understanding and updating their ideas on each other but there is nothing mature, manly, or even "alpha" about the way they are going about it.

[@aiverywal3553]

@MichaelImhotep @ProfessorJamesSmall where can I find more on JP Morgan Chase steel the ban on importation of Black Folks and breeding, that's truly fascinating and it leads to the question if Vanderbilt and Carnegie to other steel men and their role in the enslavement of African People

[@malekkushimuzik3580]

No wonder our people are stuck and can't move forward.

[@GenXDesigns]

The movie is a-historical and appreciate your honesty. Perhaps if I knew Wonder Woman and the Amazon warriors were based on the Agojie I could have received the woman king better. However they were what they were. Viola is American Royalty for sure. We love her. We do not love that history. We do not love our condition here in the West. This sentiment needs to be respected 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@vtecnegro85]

I think that anyone who's of royalty would be those who are true descendants of Kings of the kingdom of Judah.

[@rbgrider]

BEAUTIFUL KINGS ❤️🖤💚💯

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

I didn't understand this movie until I discovered that 2 white American women wrote this. Now it all makes perfect sense.

[@adaezeokafor4331]

The native people of Benin should to tell their story not Foreigners!!

[@ustand2186]

@@adaezeokafor4331 I would love to see that so make one. I'm waiting.

[@XxxclusiveReviews]

@@blackseed9293 sit your butt down.... the movie is greated.... regardless

[@blessisin718]

Who are these people he named in 1:24:15 ?????????

[@ekiamediambedeka5188]

I was wondering, why is it that The Woman King was called out to be boycotted by African Americans but Black Panther is being praised, yet both movies are actually or more or less based on the same historical background. The difference being of cause that Black Panther is even more fictionalized from the real truth than Woman King is. It puzzles me and I thought perhaps you could look into that.

[@rainfall1drop]

One thing about this movie, I hate the primary character having a name like Nadeska. It doesn't sound like any kind of African name I've ever heard. Every time someone said it, I thought one of the jewish writers named the character after her russian grandmother or aunt. That honestly is my single biggest criticism of the movie that I consider one of the best films hollywood has ever made. (That's really not saying much, it's a low bar.)

[@Newman2296]

Women queens or kings as you call it in Africa does not make women the same as men. The Amazon women warriors in Yoruba are there, queen Amina a legendary warrior in the north is there as well. Well thank you for your interest in mother land history. I am from Nigeria and can get you more raw history of the Western continent.

[@D.O.P.E.Podcast]

We spend our whole lives as Know it all but never REPENTED

[@D.O.P.E.Podcast]

@IAM Judah Facts

[@EmHotep4520]

Antonio Moore from "ToneTalks" can do well to engage with M. Imhotep and Prof. James Small on this subject.

[@ervinb6696]

Reading and writing, for freeness, makes sense 4% of U.S. population, only 4% of Africans involved in slave trade, although a large portion of been here built here far before it became America and Columbus. 96% Arab and European involved in slave trade now I didn't know that at all

[@gshelby2able]

The Queen dies and the Woman King rises.✊🏾 Energy switch and we raised that vibration during the entire week of the Elizabeth funeral. I loved every moment of it too.✊🏾Perfect timing even if it was ancient ancestors that personally came to escort her to that special place in H#$@🤣The Dahomey's would be the only ones with strength to do it!✊🏾

[@RealLifeRodger]

Also the only one to sell you out. Good info but still not holding history accountable.

[@gshelby2able]

@@RealLifeRodger we did not create human trafficking we're suppressed by the action of traders (which were men by the way) who wanted bodies instead of just land resources. We were bullied into human trafficking by the white settlers!

[@tamarajordan222]

Good Point, Love Supreme, and Thank you for mentioning this. You are 100% accurate. The door is now open... Whomever choose not to walk through it, should never complain. Peace and Vibrations.🌄

[@mayankingrevisited8815]

Sigh

[@vtecnegro85]

Energy switch or gender neutering and omitting roles from man? If that woman was a king she wouldn't have lost against French. That's why in real life generals are men because generals win wars and have great experience dealing with war in it's totality and not just certain aspects of it. Woman king just wishes it was the equivalent to what Lion King really and truly was. No kingdom will stand without men, history has shown this over again.

[@sanniismael5269]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@tamuz9633]

As a descendants of African slaves we need to even go so far as to change our last names from slave masters' last names to new names that we pick for ourselves and future generations. It's time to break the curse of slavery and make our African ancestors proud. The buck stops with us....right NOW.

[@tvs9978]

Your ancestors when Freed didn't change their names so they didn't have a problem with it psychologically. Also, if you change your nane, you erase your history because it automatically tells your descendants what regions their first ancestors landed in or lived in and links you to their past exoeriences

[@jenniferomoregie4688]

I agree, and I have very proud to wear a african name

[@ramseeshasthe3pillarsoflight]

So the Dahomey Amazon warriors wasn’t chopping off my ancestors head and being brutal during the slave trade? They wasn’t the main distributors of slaves to the European?

[@emmanuelervin5035]

I'm sure you're ancestors were selling slaves too.

[@gshelby2able]

What people don't know is the Dahomey during the George Floyd uprising, did a praise and worship for him. It was during the time all countries started their own BLM movement. It was confirmed to me when I seen them during that time George was Ogun!✊🏾

[@vtecnegro85]

There was no resolution.

[@lithoniadirtybirds9884]

Dahomey was a strong tribe that help destroy other African kingdoms Edit: I notice the truth gets spot checked about the movie woman king ,the truth is the movie was made by 2 gay white women ,the entire movie is divisive in 2 forms 1. Gender to say women completely controlled and destroyed men at will is far fetched and to lay a thought in our daughters head they’re better than their brothers or uncle 2. Our African brethren and sisters we love you no matter what they try to confuse us with we love you we understand our bloodlines are detached be was made of warrior blood that is why many slave rebellions and many black activists arised as Men and women so it was no women to lead us but men before Harriet ,their was always men I don’t know why the world wants to see the black male beneath everyone feet ,the black woman need to teach their sons and nephews they are somebody they are warriors,they are kings do not fail your bloodline by watching this movie filling and teaching your sons they are weak ,teach your sons to be strong ready to raise your grandchildren and carry your name,teach them the way Do Not fail your sons let them know they are to Lead and protect The woman king is a manipulative movie and discourage everyone not to watch this movie at all rather go look up the truth it was written by 2 gay white women Sad part about this there isn’t one current strong black man movie other than black panther a comic book character black panther still shows a black man killing and being jealous of another black man but the world doesn’t want to know about the truth of the Black Man they want us to look like savages slaves and men on men sex that’s what’s they want Let me know if I’m lying

[@lindywinthrop8260]

Just because women are strong and powerful, doesn't mean you are weak. You are triggered and sniveling.

[@lithoniadirtybirds9884]

@@lindywinthrop8260 I never said women is weak and weak is the image they are trying to portray to the world for all black men past present and future ,and clearly you took what i said and looking for an argument. I’m far from triggered I actually got online and did my own research on the woman king To be honest I looked up the producer to she was adopted by a white man and his family,she also disowned her black mother because of that .The 2 writers of the film are very high advocates of the lbgtq community both in which are white .So going back to my previous post it isn’t downgrading or the destroying the image of the very nipple that birth me ,it’s not destroying the image that fed and taught me about life and protected me from harm.I’m here to protect and provide for my mother grandkids and I don’t hate my dad neither, and my family isn’t rich we work hard for everything we deserve,triggered no ,protecting good black men and brothers yes,protecting our future yes ,protecting the image of my heart and soul yes,I feel like this day and age they’re trying to destroy black men past present and future,when was the last time you seen black men play in anything positive without dying at the end or killing one another,or without some kind of gay agenda tied to it .When was the last time you seen a black movie in the theater with a black man family without disruption but togetherness,??I bet you see our whit counterparts hugging and having good azz time ,with the one black chick in the corner with a gay black boy looking weak we’re always portrayed looking weak and that’s not right ,the media plays on images and when someone speaks on it they’re considered insecure or some word to devalue their case and character and that’s being manipulated to the fullness

[@lithoniadirtybirds9884]

@@bcroyceart ask yourself how many warrior movies or heroes you ever seen a black man play that’s been in theaters that’s been good currently???Ask yourself when you turn on the TV why they have a white man with a black wife and light skin little black girl ?? Ask yourself when was the last time you seen them showing a straight black man doing good without getting killed at the end of the movie by his own brother?? They want our images to be painted dark and push homosexuality on us to our kids and to those whose misguided .They will not show are a dark skin brother with a positive role without him being a thug or being gay ,or up under arms of a white woman Like Malcolm X said he who controls the media controls the masses ,im no preacher i just know something ain’t right I’m home every other day and I stayed in bad and good places and traveled overseas so I’ve witnessed more than my share of life

[@vtecnegro85]

@@lindywinthrop8260alright but women truthfully aren't anywhere close to men in terms of strength, Power, speed, skillset, and thinking ability. Men are leaps and bounds ahead of women when it comes to war it's a main part of his design, and it doesn't have to be forced it's all natural baby!

[@brandypopejohnson2072]

Please someone tell this to Judge 👨🏾‍⚖️ Joe Brown and all the other men who are complaining about this film 🎥 🎞

[@JCR888]

That tribe was part of the Dehomey Tribe that captured, enslaved & sold African to European. It glamorizes the Agojie and doesn't accurately portray the Dahomey's role in the slave trade. There was a kingdom of Dahomey. and one of the ways in which this kingdom became very wealthy was that they did capture their enemies and sold them to European slave traders.

[@The313dash]

Educated yourself it's Hollywood changing history but okay it cool. Y'all will fall for anything.

[@amyk3275]

Can you focus on one think

[@SunFromBrooklyn73]

I am a fan of Professor Smalls since the 1990s. I am aware of the historical context of the role of Dahomey in the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and know the difference between chattel slavery and the types slavery practiced on the Afrikan continent at that time. But the uproar is more about the current sociopolitical context of feminism and masculinized women in the Blackamerican community more than anything else. Who does our enemies fear more - Black men or Black women? I will never watch the "Woman King". Never. Because I know who my enemy is and one of, if not the biggest thing your enemy can offer you is friendship. There is nothing spiritual about this film, or a force floating from the ancestral realm that called this movie into being as some form of "cosmic reparations." This movie was made and done deliberately by devils with an agenda. The gender war instituted in Blackamerican community over 60 years has come to fruition when look at the state of our communities. And this movie is a play out of the white feminist and COINTELPRO handbook. The same devils who are planning and orchestrating Transhumanism as a way of life, behind GMOs, weapons of mass destruction, etc., are the same ones in Hollywood. Or, have we forgotten?

[@radicalroses]

You haven’t and will never watch it. You will never know the truth about that film. So you have to admit you are ok with other people making that decision for you. It’s not about feminism or its agenda. As a Black American and West African woman, I know the difference in how African women respect their men vs black women my father( black American) always wanted to put my mother( Ivorian African) in her place. He was mistaken about how and in what ways African women submit. It is sad but Black American men need to be in Africa and study the real dynamic between the sexes because there is still so much western influence on how we treat each other. All the division you see was created by black men first. Look how much power black men had in media for the past 20 years and they put every other woman on pedestals. Black American women have been so disrespected by black men in this country more so since the late 70s till now. It hasn’t always been like this between us. Viola is married to a black man she prayed for and they produced this film together. Her man helped her bring this vision to life and I have the utmost respect for that. She doesn’t degrade black men in the film but she does highlight the good ones vs the bad ones and honestly, it is healing to see black men have respect without feeling emasculated. The film makes you sit with the black female perspective and so many weak men are offended. Real men understand and would support the hard work this sister put in.

[@SunFromBrooklyn73]

@@radicalroses You lost me at "real men..." and its that shaming language that doesn't work. I teach Blackamerican history for living and part of my teaching deals with West Afrika and the practice of slavery in Dahomey. Because I was taught from the teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhadmmad, I am firmly rooted in knowing who my enemy is. I don't support "Black with white handlers or sponsors..." You seemed to be impressed by this man and his woman, their World and the trinkets and offers of friendship. This is why I train in martial arts and go to the gun range. To stay ready and not be blinded.

[@Howtonaturally]

This movie was seven years old when Viola was begging the powers that be to give her the go ahead. They didn't want to support it at all. That's what she said, so what is this agenda you think they are desperately trying to give us? I hear what you're saying but not everything is some planned board room agenda to bring down black people, a lot of the time it's just pure ignorance and racism.

[@lithoniadirtybirds9884]

@@radicalroses that’s foul to say

[@lindywinthrop8260]

I stopped reading after masculinized women? I don't know them. Who are they?...and told me all I needed to know about you.

[@ramseeshasthe3pillarsoflight]

I saw the word princess not king

[@akcabinetrefinishing5154]

I cannot watch anymore 😢 when you interview a scholar like this you don't keep commenting yea, uh huh, right...you stay quiet.

[@MichaelImhotep]

I know what I'm doing and I know the questions to ask. Prof. Small is one of me teachers. He and I talked before the interview. I know exactly what I'm doing which is why I am on this sode of rhe microphone.

[@JCR888]

@@MichaelImhotep Wasn’t that tribe was part of the Dehomey Tribe that captured, enslaved & sold African to European. It glamorizes the Agojie and doesn't accurately portray the Dahomey's role in the slave trade. There was a kingdom of Dahomey. and one of the ways in which this kingdom became very wealthy was that they did capture their enemies and sold them to European slave traders. How how is this great film if it’s not telling the whole truth?

[@MichaelImhotep]

@@JCR888 Watch the video I did with Prof. James Small.

[@andrelove9634]

When in ad/ce time did dark skin people in the motherland start speaking English? King is a English word! The ancient ancestors of the motherland started language off from symbols that's on the wall of kmt today that was their language and writing. Europeans invented letters and alphabets from the ancient ancestors symbols. Symbols on that original ancient ancestors language and writing.

[@dappdaddy33]

….woman King cmon people… let’s us play our roles; men be Kings; women be Queens; we can co-exist💯✔️…women don’t need masculine energy nor do men need feminine energy 😳💯✔️….

[@MichaelImhotep]

There have been 'Woman Kings' throughout African History whether you talk about Hatshepsut in Kemet, or Nizinga in Angola or Yaa Asantewaa among the Ashanti in Ghana. There are 7 Woman Kings in Nigeria right now. I see you did not see the interview that I did with Prof. James Small on Sunday. The African concept of King and the European concept were much different.

[@dappdaddy33]

@@MichaelImhotep …I did King, I also saw Naazir Ra video on it, God u need 2 interview this King Naazir Ra yo✔️…

[@jamescarel5520]

It’s the agenda.after they destroyed the black family by turning our women against us now they’re boldly advocating the notion of a manly woman and a fragile effeminate man.

[@MichaelImhotep]

@@blackseed9293 You really need to do more historical research. Google Hatshepsut. There are 7 Female Kings in Nigeria right now.

[@chrisfinley5529]

@@MichaelImhotep africa hugh! I ain't worried about no dam africa I, I'm in and from america

[@hank1475]

The KJB: Roman 3, v 9 & v 17 are fitting for sellouts and traitors: 7] For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner? [8] And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just. [9] What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; [10] As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: [11] There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. [12] They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. [13] Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: [14] Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: [15] Their feet are swift to shed blood: [16] Destruction and misery are in their ways: [17] And the way of peace have they not known:

[@tamuz9633]

Why is it in 2022, we are still calling ourselves 'black'? This is nonsense. Our ancestors did not call themselves, black. It is other people who called us 'black' to devalue us to items and chattels. Let's make our ancestors proud and let's rightfully call ourselves Afrcian Descent instead of a 'black'. Do you realise that we are the only group of people who do not attach our identity with where our ancestors come from. Indians call themselves Indians, Latinos come from Latin American countries, Caucasians aka Europeans come from Europe, but blacks come from...ehhhh...Oh wait, there is no land called 'black'. See what I mean? This nonsense need to stop now for our ancestors' sake and the next generation.

[@deejones6431]

No matter what we call ourselves we still have a million and one problems and calling ourselves black isn't one. Call yourself whatever you like but, you can't tell other folks what to call themselves.

[@zephaniarutlokwana2891]

You can improve when you concetrate in your introspection. Teach your children about yourselves not about others mainly though you can appreciate the existence of others

[@clevelandrichardson123]

Well I say let African or people of African descent write their own story in truth .Not European tell our story thru fictional narrative.

[@deejones6431]

If you live in America.... Europeans are controlling your life....but, you more concerned about who wrote a Hollywood fictional movie.

[@shakkay.3899]

After reflecting overnight on the great work done in this video, I can't help but double down on how ignorant and irresponsible to not only have endorse the person, Viola Davis, but to heap profuse accolades on her as a person for change is embarrassing. We expect more from both of you. This is a woman has a practice of supporting fellow Black actresses no matter how 'off code', compromised, or racket. If her 'Windows' bed scene kissing racist Liam Neeson was not bad enough, she followed it with telling Black actress they need to be open to more of the same. Watch: this women is into WS 'Black Girls Magic', overall sisterhood (feminism), and her career (networking). Prof Small, you are way too old to get caught in this game!

[@The313dash]

I'm with you brother seeing professor Small get don't with this. If this movie was fictional I could understand it. But Micheal so off code. He moves around in these spaces but stomp for the Democrates. I guess he never read the "ballot or the bullet"!

[@shakkay.3899]

@@The313dash love these brothas but it seems like the more established we get, the more mainstream. Really was said about a week ago when Oba T'Shaka was on here praising Black Lives Matter.

[@mayankingrevisited8815]

Thank you

[@deejones6431]

This discussion is about the movie not the life story of Viola Davis ...know the difference. I'm sure there are folks who know you who can find things in your personal life ( like all of us) to dislike Let's get over the self righteous.

[@khabasahure9840]

peace and blessings - a movie can look beautiful, and the sisters looked great, thats separate from the issues here. head bow to brother and elder prof smalls. let me say that all the people that i have spoken to on social media and in person did not have a problem with a woman being king we have had queens before and queens who were actually kings like Hatshepsut. and the queens of Kush Meroe and Alwa but they are queens within a context that is whole. 99% of the krighting is men unless the kingdom was destroyed then you have who ever is left to fight. the three white feminists that are instrumental in putting this movie on are not concerned with all of that. the image that makes it look like only the women knew that slavery was evil and something was very wrong and needed to be fought is a big problem for me and its conveys a very wrong message. no kingdom then or not even now sends women aout against an army of invaders. None. what were the men doing ? there is no black movie with intelligent dedicated black men like you would have in movies like brave heart of Rob Roy fighting against an imperialist nation or kingdom of heaven- meanwhile in history there are reall and a multitude of black men and black male soldiers doing what they have to do but this cutlure is not concerned about showing any of that. the dahomey women were beaten by the french and made to destroy other knigdoms and towns and to drag them back to the french to be enslaved if the movie is not showing that then its just a vehicle for them to have women fighting and swinging a sword while the black men do what ??? weave baskets ? the women wee slave traders as was dahomey in general. the king wrote to the governor of brazil asking if he could halep him by supplying more african captives for his use. by time a king makes a female military unit he is desperate (like qaddafi was ) in zora neale hurston book barracoon documents t his and talks to one lof the captives named cudjoe THIS IS THE POINT not whether we had queens before !!! lupita nyongo went to benin before the movie came out the video is on you tube and the elder women told her the truth at the end of the video there were sitting on the ground weeping for the travesty they were part of. and rightfully so. lord have mercy why is all of this being passed over by such esteemed men like yourselves ? i like viola davis to but not SO MUCH AS to allow this without saying something. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4uVXnSIqtdrmKM&ab_channel=MixedMagicTheatre kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3y9onuogtGFb80&ab_channel=ChromiumMusicGroup A woman on FB named Tonya Princess Jones wrote "lordy some of us will consume anything white capital puts before us wrapped in blackism and mainstream white feminism Just grotesque! you cant tell me Jewish people would go to see a movie glorifying a real tribe that enslaved them".... and make them look like heroes. im really shocked to see the prof. supporting this crap truly! dont matter if you a re a black studies alum or not or the teacher- the issues here are the issues true. white women dana stevens ( writer) cathy schulman and maria bello (producers) dont care about the truth they care about feminisms and usurping all things that had our men and women working together and creating friction with black women and black men here by giving false imagery. anybody's emotions and be tweak with a well choreograph battle scene and blood and dramatic music that dont make it right. these are the same feminist that had in the movie black panther- had his sister give him the middle finger after they also teased him about not freezing up ( because you know, they are so superior they would never freeze- right?) so what white king or asian king warrior movie or whatever have you seen the king get disrespected like that ? by his subjects, family or not ? NONE! ( in reality some royal family member's got terminated when they went to far against the crown.) but our culture and history seems to be very vulnerable to white folks re imaging it in any way they see fit. and we allow it. it does not even follow the black panther comic series ( written by white men) a whole country and only a militia of females defend it.? they really know how to soup our women up and as long as they are souping them up they will go along with it it seems no matter how out line it is and that is a serious shame there is a higher manipulation going on here and it needs to be seen and countered. another fb commentator Roman X: "Barracoon is all i can think about every time i see any mention of this movie. Cudjoe said these dahomey women were running through his village decapitating anyone who tried to resist being captured and taken into captivity " smh

[@khabasahure9840]

i cried at the end of color purple because it was well done the part when the children came home from Africa- but that still doesn't mean i dont see what spielberg and the other so called liberals want to convey in always making the black men bufoons or predators on black women. its the only type that we get we never get them to put millions ( shock right ) where black men are smart powerful the sexes are intuned etc... we not asking for the movie to be a documentary to glorify the actual slave traders and make them heroes is an insult to all the lives and kingdoms they destroyed and the ancestors of those people who were stuck having to grow up in slavery in the west.

[@80antonc]

Is the propaganda part people are critiquing. In the current us atmosphere where is a divide between the black man and woman what is this film saying

[@MichaelImhotep]

Did you actually see the movie?

[@michaellowe6752]

You guys aren't that smart they going to use that movie to prove why Europeans do not owe you reparations. These people are the most clever people on the planet

[@IzaKing]

Don't be silly, no fictional movie will be used in congress to determine reparations.

[@latashalevy7088]

Please don't give them that much power. They are not gods.

[@Brooklynrose29]

Do we need reparations or do we need a fair system that doesn’t favor white people? Let’s take the training wheels off (white supremacy) the system that helps and assists white people. If the system doesn’t change or is dismantled, your reparations will mean nothing! The system will take it away from you through trickery and evilness and turn around and say black people don’t know how to handle large sums of money.

[@francescaldwell4217]

You are on point, they are slick and some of us naive

[@kgkg4118]

@@IzaKing I don't think he means that congress will literally reference the movie in their discussions he just means that this movie will impact the public's perception of slavery which in turn could effect their view on any reparations bill. This could potentially increase resistance from the masses on any reparations talk. Movies are an easy way to mass market messages, thoughts, ideas. But legally it shouldn't matter who initially sold the slaves, it's about who carried out the practice of slavery for hundreds of years after that initial sale while accumulating wealth from that free labor...that's where the reparations claim is