Viola Davis & 'The Woman King' Cast at TIFF 2022 | Variety Studio

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[@Kay-uj2uz]

Izokie was my favorite cast…damn I loved her arrogance,comedy and confidence Favorite line..”are we training to cook?, you are cutting a body and not a yam”

[@ShaF-rp6gw]

😆

[@rene3840]

Just went to go see it yesterday. I am still in complete awe. Best movie I’ve seen in a long time.

[@rizlandmapp4019]

Amen.me too

[@ramabaiapparao8801]

Yes

[@sbusisiweshaba1715]

I love how Viola speaks with such poise and opulence.

[@kapambwekapambwe4131]

@NNnn Nnnn the world is bigger than you think fam

[@creative_everest]

So great a movie. Love every seconds of it. Voila Davis....you're amazing ma'am..and the young girl who played your daughter.....gosh....she's extremely talented. The whole cast and crew are excellent. And my God, the cinematography....wow

[@jjanae2385]

This movie saved my life! The confidence, stability, CONTROL of my life that this movie gave me! There is not enough words I could say for giving me this peace 🥲🥲❤️ this movie had to be the BEST movie I have EVER SEEN! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you have no idea what y’all have done for me

[@mikestauffer7033]

your life must suck

[@mavismashata4283]

Have always 🐝 a positive woman and this movie makes me more!!!

[@neshac.7772]

Ignorance is popular I see in some of these comments. However, I won't give that any more light. I am grateful for a representation of black women (especially dark skinned) that shows us as strong, human, and supportive of each other. Love love love this film!

[@love-ip7sz]

@Marian Macko how tho? People are praising this movie as empowering which rewrote history of a true story that is horrific. That person is right these comments sounds ignorant AF.

[@samwisegamgee9550]

LoL. Some don't care about fact and truth. The movie checked the right boxes for them. Black story and cast - checked. Tough fighting women - checked. Depicts men as brutal and oppressive - checked. And of course, white people are totally responsible for the slave trade - checked.

[@Schacal6666]

Racists stay ignorant. Fits you

[@F28aj]

Ignorance is popular amongst a certain group of people for sure

[@illonajones5683]

I would loooove to see all of them to receive Oscar really good movie

[@ghazi6873]

i have seen it twice this week in the theatre and i am definitely planning to take my mom to go see it too. Best movie i have seen this year in my opinion.

[@babilabub]

I went to see the movie specifically for Ms Davis and I absolutely loved it. Amazing movie. 👏

[@joyl3321]

Unlike Birth of a Nation pushback - pushback won't work on this one (already grossed over $42M) - Seen Twice and LOVED IT !!! It's historical fiction not a documentary.

[@joyl3321]

@CrazyNendo You missed my point. That was opening amount. Still got a long way to go ( domestic/international sales)!!

[@18touchdasky]

TY, this right here "It's not a documentary!" I loved the movie, the cast, and the story they decided to tell. Everybody critiquing it but they haven't seen it 😒

[@pxpq]

@@joyl3321 but this movie is glorifying terrible people who enslaved africans and sold them for tobacco and gunpowder, why do you like it?

[@alexmason8557]

Lol the movie bombed.

[@joyl3321]

@CrazyNendo You must be of that group (that got busted as conservatively backed) that bashes ev'thing Black. Sorry still climbing $$ ... LOL

[@dakotac180]

This movie was fantastic, I loved that they showed burning of the block.

[@veronicadouglas5979]

Watched it today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and I loved it

[@chalisalogan325]

I have seen this movie MULTIPLE times, more than 5. I has made me feel stronger as a woman, it has given my young daughter confidence. I’m so proud of everyone! This is going to be my favorite movie for a long time!

[@mikestauffer7033]

wait for the next part where they encounter the french, you will feel even stronger

[@chalisalogan325]

@@mikestauffer7033 If will be a next part. I think everyone keeps forgetting that this movie is based on real people but not true events, but yea okay great.

[@mikestauffer7033]

@@chalisalogan325 the cast and the prod and the whole studio forgot that when they tried to feed us bullshit made up history

[@chalisalogan325]

@@mikestauffer7033 It’s crazy that out of all these comments you decide to reply to mine. ITS A FUCKING MOVIE! I’m sure every movie that has historical events aren’t completely accurate. Stop trying to make your point more valid than mine. It’s an opinion and you have your own as do I. Find something else to do with your time. It’s a great movie and if you don’t feel that way stop watching interviews about the damn movie on KZbin!

[@chalisalogan325]

@@mikestauffer7033 Don’t ever get your history from Hollywood! Have a nice one.

[@igorkokouloko]

I'm from Benin (formerly Dahomey) and I'm proud of this movie which shows a true story of the ancient women of my country. Don't forget to come in my country to visit the real places where these Amazons lived, were trained and fought against french colonizers. 🙂

[@binta2173]

This movie is not true at all, the real story of the dahomey is terrible

[@harborviewoperations6291]

@@binta2173 I'm thinking they avoided the slave trade and rapes to focus on the female warriors. Of course, Hollywood put their fictional spin on it. The movie was great to me.

[@Roedeadeye]

The French colonisers absolutely crushed them.

[@binta2173]

@@harborviewoperations6291 i agree i watched the movie and i loved it!! But they were terrible warriors in real life, couldn’t fight. Sold there own people, the movie is more of a fiction movie to me

[@indulgeyesindulgeasmr]

We will come and visit 👑🌻🤎 such a powerful story.

[@auroramerry5429]

I saw it too and my husband loves it. The women were beautiful

[@patriciasutton5818]

Gripped my soul! Thank you for this divine display of greatness.

[@talisha5863]

Loved every minute of this movie….phenomenal story and phenomenal execution by cast & crew👏🏽👍🏽🏆🥰💪🏾✊🏽

[@willdan4799]

I fell in love with the movie from the 1st day I saw the preview. The concept and action was tight. The break down of the English language to and African style got me thinking like are these actors Nigerians. Viola got my heart as she always do and every other actors and actresses did perfectly well. I love the movie so much and I have recommended to my friends and family too. Hope they would be a part 2?

[@daylonwright3635]

This movie was POWERFULLY EVERYTHANG👏🏽✊🏽🤎

[@africanandproud6792]

When Viola speaks we listen. It’s like she’s in character.

[@brandonallen3808]

That's kind of what actors and actresses do.

[@shawn_d2949]

@@brandonallen3808 must be hard being you, so every actor does that to you?

[@kevinkelly5780]

""In the early 18th century, Kings of Dahomey (known today as Benin) became big players in the slave trade, waging a bitter war on their neighbours, resulting in the capture of 10,000, including another important slave trader, the King of Whydah. King Tegbesu made £250,000 a year selling people into slavery in 1750." They carried on enslaving and selling their neighbours until the French invaded the place to stop them. What pisses me off most about this movie is the creatives behind it are tricking the descendants of the victims of this country into cheering them on as some kind of heroes. They were not. They brutally slaughtered half your ancestors and sold the other half to the French for gold and tobacco. If you are so proud of Africa, you might want to read some history books

[@557Deola]

Just watched this movie yesterday here in Nigeria, the actions, the dramas and EVERYTHING about this movie gives me life!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@speedingatheist]

So, you're okay with slave traders being the heroes?

[@massagemodality366]

Youusthave been watching with your eyes close. OV e doesn't tell the true facts

[@557Deola]

@@speedingatheist I'm ok with the movie depicting strength of African women. This movie clearly wasn't about the entire history of the Dahomey people, it was about the warriors who didn't make the decisions to enslave people and are only following their king. Some of the warriors were captives themselves and none of those women couldn't refuse or would be killed. The movie was celebrating those great warriors and I am here for it.

[@speedingatheist]

@@557Deola Interesting. That's the same excuse routinely used by people committing war crimes. Hey, if it helps you to feel good about yourself.

[@557Deola]

@@speedingatheist Feel good about myself? Why, because you think I'm from Benin Republic? 🙄

[@macely]

congrats to all cast and member.. the movie is amazing

[@halfricanstaki]

This movie was nothing short of amazing

[@victoria-r.g682]

Just finished watching it with my friend and it was absolutely fantastic

[@speedingatheist]

No surprise! You like slavery, so your friend does, too.

[@bubandlisa]

You do know she ended up SELLING HER OWN PEOPLE TO SLAVERS

[@pamela.h8421]

@@idonotknowanynames Right!

[@Sexciblack17]

Just Finished Watching This With My Fiancè And We Both Loved It! We Both Almost Cried.. As A Black Woman This Is Very Inspirational Despite The History Behind It.. I Recommend Black People Especially Women Go And See This Beautiful Depiction Of Women Warriors 💪🏾

[@ryoto1635]

Ok but this movie make no sens so a advice you to find more information on those "historical fact" and it's "true event" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahomey in reallity dahomey people was fighting for continue slavery and not for prevent it so if you like it as good action movie yes why not but i think it's movie and one of the biggest lie during this 10 years so

[@Sexciblack17]

@Marian Macko Its For Entertainment Purposes Only Just Enjoy The Movie Or Hate It And Move On

[@paltomori4625]

These fckers just raped the history of Africa. The Dahomey tribe including their female warriors were killing and enslaving the members of other black tribes, and they very easily defeated by the French who had to force them to end the slave trade. This movie is evil and full of lies.

[@gcromer903]

@@ryoto1635 I find it interesting that you are using wikipedia as a reputable source for a fictionalized account of individual facts. Also interesting that you assume there was no infighting or diversity of opinion within the kingdom on continuing to support and benefit from the European slave trade. Please do your own research with reputable sources before trying to inaccurately correct someone else. As a last resort you might try watching the movie before critiquing it.

[@ryoto1635]

@@gcromer903 if you said , it's interessting when people like to ignore some fact or take the credibilit of it when they don't go to their side , the problem with your statement it's pretty simple to see wikipedia aren't the only source about those fact , but with people like you the probleme will be the same after critric the source you will critric the entire history by saying " yeahhh but who wrote historyyyyy" so theirs is no point to talking with you actually . I don't need to watch a propagande movie who is just trying to sold me idealogy more than telling me a great story . So i will let you support that movie that your rights and i will let you support she hulk too i guess i will prefere my self strong woman character than you can find in book ,BD,Comic,movie ;or manga like Gunnm for exemple . By the way you don't have to change history for making a inspirational woman character you just have to wrote a good character in good movie ,but if sending your ideology is the only reason of making a movie i will be rarely great that pretty easy to understand anyway bye . Oh i didn't btw i didn't inaccurately correct you , i dd correctly correct you i did it one more time so before answering to this keep thinking if you really want to be corrected a thirds time

[@dadon5175]

Two words: *Loved it!* ... They all look very amazing might i add as well. Thuso did a great job, being the first time i ever saw her.

[@tourelevant364]

People who hate this movie for the fact that it doesn’t represent the true historical event is ignorant. What haters don’t understand is, there’s not a lot of movies out there that’s made and actually faithful to the historical events. Just enjoy the movie for what it’s worth and stop relating it to history.

[@siggilinde5623]

Ignorant? I can live with a movie that is not historically accurate. But I think it is disrespectful to some peoples ancestors that were slaughtered or sold as slaves by the Dahomey. To write a story that puts the Dahomey in a better light just to avoid backlash for showing a West african nation doing horrible things? If this movie would not had been presented as "based on real historic events" I would gladly join the "What a great movie" crew. The cast is outstanding

[@chanela8769]

Watch the film again. Do you remember the Mahawi girl(srry for the wrong spelling) the girl with red hair. They killed each other people, that's how it was. Territorial fights

[@canicheenrage]

Not completely historically accurate is different from opposite to reality. One is limited concession. Another is disgusting propaganda.

[@RailTV01]

It's like Airing movie about Hitler in Isreal on the storyline how Hitler saved million of jews from the hands of evil white French and brits

[@kivonshe]

UUUUGGGGHHHHHHH EVERYONE IN THE FILM EXUDES BEAUTY AND STRENGTH!!!!! When I watched the second time I paid more attention to the extras/background characters n they represent SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!! A leader is only a leader once they have a single follower. Those girls/women FOLLOWED!!!!!!!!!!!! Nanisca saw each and every one of them. They felt needed, wanted, loved, n powerful. Ugh! Ready to see it again

[@MadRodriguez]

Such a powerful movie and interview, I cried watching this. We need more representation for women of color! Especially in industries like this ❤

[@HopelovesPeace]

The Dahomey tribe was an active part of slave trade. This movie completely flips history on its head. It’s historical fiction. They are lying to you.

[@joyskye8662]

Wow! I'm super surprised to hear these foreign accent now.😲😲😲 I love this movie, the energy, the fight, the victory, everything!!!!!! 💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@Rare_Alamche]

I've never been a fan of action movies, but this one.... Wow.... Just wow❤❤❤

[@iyaaasebastian]

Their real accents 🤯

[@bestwuzor6466]

I truly love this squad ❤ This movie is a bomb plz I await season 2 🎉

[@josm1481]

'I'll do anything the British ask but give up slavery'- king Gezo of the Dahomey, played by John Boyega. Britain first negotiated, then tried to bribe and finally had to bombard the Dahomey to stop slaving. 'fun fact': the last (illegal) slaves imported into the US in 1860 were sold by the Dahomey.

[@josm1481]

@@Ben-pd2bx yes, he made a long speech and slavery being the very essence of his people and culture. Then said he'd do anything the British asked but give up slavery. I've paraphrased it but the longer version is quite easy to find as it's quite famous

[@evano5635]

@@Ben-pd2bx Lmaoo don’t waste your time with these 4chan historians 😂😂😂🤣

[@HouseOfGoddess]

History is very complicated and has to be looked at from many sides. I see a lot of people who have never been interested in African History copy and paste the same talking point. Africans left on the continent were themselves enslaved (colonized) and made to work for little to nothing to fund companies like the Niger Company (Unilever) and Goodyear Tires after the slave trade ended. Europeans did not end the slave trade to be kind but to enslave entire countries. I hope people will see it for what it is, a Kingdom trying to protect itself by gaining power like any other and that if it was a possibility that we could have made the right decision, what would that look like. The movie did the narrative justice.

[@ceciliai.ogwude2845]

@@HouseOfGoddess but they can't accept that. Instead I have people horrified that a primitive society did things that primitive societies do. They're oh so shocked that human sacrifices were made. As if there was never a time in the history of Europe that such things existed. As if the word "cannibal" originates from an African language.

[@josm1481]

@@Ben-pd2bx it's a quote that was common. I need to find it's source doesn't change the fact they resisted the British in giving up slavery. Your attempts to pretend otherwise is just evil and disgusting. Stop defending slavers?

[@victoriachidinma2221]

I have seen this movie 6 times in one week can't stop watching this brave warriors, I learnt alot as a woman u have soo much power to do anything. I love izogie,nawi, Nannisca,Amenza, fine king Ghezo I love u all. Nice movie 👌👏👏👏

[@Carolina-xj3dq]

Viola is an amazing person and speaker. ❤

[@jmoo2554]

I hesitated to watch this movie because I felt as if I needed to be in the right space in the right time to actually watch it thinking that my people were going to be enslaved or in a situation that at this time and it's. Of life I could not bear. But I was so blessed with this production not only the cinematography not only the actresses not only the story but just the strength of the characters and the script. I am so impressed so blessed that this was created I'm so blessed that I watched it and its entirety and enjoyed all aspects of it the kidcast fights the getting back at the slave-owners you name and I loved it. But my most favorite moments was with Viola character and the character that played her daughter each scene was so intentional and so beautiful it warmed my heart at the end the Embrace and the acceptance. I am a proud African-American man

[@raeallen2708]

I loved this movie. It’s not historically accurate but I don’t watch movies for a history lesson; I watch them to be entertained. It’s a *story* about a specific group of Dahomey women and the main woman is adamant on not continuing slavery. I feel that the “power “comes from what it takes to be galvanized into a warrior, disciplining yourself, etc. It just so happens that they’re a part of the Dahomey kingdom. And being a soldier is not fun and it’s not wholesome. When you’re a soldier, you don’t choose why you fight, you just fight.

[@paltomori4625]

These fckers just raped the history of Africa. The Dahomey tribe including their female warriors were killing and enslaving the members of other black tribes, and they very easily defeated by the French who had to force them to end the slave trade. This movie is evil and full of lies.

[@gcromer903]

I would say they knew how to fight for their kingdom, but they learned how to fight for each other. 🙂

[@butterflycomb]

Saw the film this evening! Time to put that Oscar for Best Actress Viola Davis!

[@peggynivens7912]

The movie is beyond awesome, my daughter and I saw it twice!

[@LeahTVdotcom]

Aloha from Maui, I did not think I was gonna like the movie, but I loved 🎬🎨🎥it ! Next , I want more people to go see it with me again. Great players. I was surprised to see & feel the❤of a Soldier. Players nailed it. when the mission is in the soul of a African Woman ? 🌍🪐🕉 Seen this film , last night here in Hawaii. Leah Tunkara

[@JahRio_808]

We are from Maui too and just saw it tonight. We loved it! Please message me if you go to see it again would love to be part of the group to go with everyone.

[@chimakalu41]

9:59-11:05 👍🏾 Exactly we can't keep only retelling the same stories over and over again there are new stories out there to be told and this was one of them. Historical.

[@raquelcooper7330]

This movie brought me so much joy!!!

[@privatename40]

Simply phenomenal! We will need Woman King II

[@ultramynd.]

No please

[@cynthiatramil6579]

I’ve said thing” Woman King 2”❤️

[@anatakuado-ibrahim5692]

It's a sequel

[@ockeano4056]

Yesssssss

[@samwisegamgee9550]

It won't happen. They have been exposed

[@keshachanel6964]

I loved it. It inspired me and made me proud to be a Black woman. I cried and cheered. 💙

[@rongent4882]

🌈

[@adrianf7732]

It just makes you want to go out and sell some of your kinfolks

[@paltomori4625]

The Dahomey tribe including their female warriors were killing and enslaving the members of other black tribes, and they very easily defeated by the French who had to force them to end the slave trade. This movie is evil, a rape of African history and full of lies.

[@p-shawn5781]

Omg... the cast of the movie The Woman King is the bomb. Each played their role to the fullest. Viola Davis was phenomenal. I love this movie & I would watch it over & over & over again. And yes, it was a kick ass script.

[@ramabaiapparao8801]

Yes me too wish the same as you felt..

[@RailTV01]

There is a good chance your parents sold to Europeans by these barbarians

[@syckindahead]

I successfully avoided enough of the trailers to be taken on a full adventure🙌🏾

[@ericasouza9219]

Amazing actors, amazing director, amazing film,

[@nicolelopez4133]

Just saw it and it was amazing!!

[@NoraKong]

I loved the movie, saw it last night. I cried it was so good. I'm not looking at it in regards to the accuracy of history, I appreciate this story that was told on screen. Everyone should inform themselves about history through educational systems and not Hollywood.

[@paltomori4625]

These fckers just raped the history of Africa. The Dahomey tribe including their female warriors were killing and enslaving the members of other black tribes, and they very easily defeated by the French who had to force them to end the slave trade. This movie is evil and full of lies.

[@MyFragranceTrail]

So in love with this movie!!!!

[@stephanie8202]

THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING❣️I will definitely go see it again.

[@paltomori4625]

These fckers just raped the history of Africa. The Dahomey tribe including their female warriors were killing and enslaving the members of other black tribes, and they very easily defeated by the French who had to force them to end the slave trade. This movie is evil and full of lies.

[@stephanie8202]

@NNnn Nnnn True story or not I loved it. I've supported a lot of movies that didn't have representation of my people that was not based on true stories.

[@arlenebarbee8306]

Loved, The Woman King soooooooo much ❤ 💙 😍 💖 💜

[@scl9371]

I love Mrs Viola Davis. She's one of the best Actress to ever walk the Earth. Beautiful and talented. The cast is very beautiful God bless our Queens and Kings John is such a Force.

[@The44majestic]

I watched it on November 10, 2022 I was all in brought tears to me eyes throughout the movie, great movie to see before Black Panther Wakanda Forever which starts November 11, 2022 I got my tickets. Viola you were the best I love you.

[@angelbaby1811]

An absolutely phenomenal movie and cast. I was blown away.

[@shandragreen7502]

Words cannot describe how excellent this movie was a true story.but also letting woman know we can be warriors,we are warriors.this movie represented so many different things

[@pxpq]

please look up the real events, they were slavers, not freedom fighters.

[@love-ip7sz]

@@pxpq these comments are straight up annoying me lol

[@canicheenrage]

@@pxpq And the amazon unit was wiped at bayonet point as french troops coming to conquer and also to end slavery ( impossible ! A non manichean concept ! Grey exists !) didn't want " to waste bullets on them". "Empowered" by lies. Sadly pathetic.

[@maylouise3884]

@@pxpq and the real events says there were freedom fighters for their own tribe just the way the movie picture them. So what is your point!?

[@pxpq]

​@@maylouise3884 They had female guards at the palace because men were banned from palace grounds so they couldn't impregnate women in there. The female warriors were forbidden to have any relationships because they were married to the king. Soldiers of dahomey were cruel and violent, they were expected to collect the heads and genitals of those they killed in battle. King Ghezo became the king thanks to a coup with the help of a Brazillian slaver. All of the wealth they had was earned through slavery, they owned slaves and woked them on plantations, the rest they traded for tobacco and weapons.They literally sent slaves by the thousands to America's, they could be the reason your ancestors were enslaved. They fought with the Europeans because Atlantic Slave trade was ending and their wealth came from it. It was literally the Europeans who fought for freedom of Africans. And the villain Santo Ferreira does not exist in real life. But i doubt you'll read any of this.

[@andersonvao]

Just got out of the cinema NOW... The movie is just PERFECT. The Oscars can prepare. Viola is a true QUEEN. 🇿🇦 ❤ 🇧🇷

[@mackhoeldavakan4930]

She is a very strong Queen

[@ArielTionna]

Man this movie was unexplainably amazing🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@waarrawish4820]

I am very impressed about all of this. About movie. About the way you play. Viola Davis is incredible but all of you. All of you. Thanks you to doing this

[@istyleliz]

I seen it twice my 9yr old daughter loved it

[@imperialstats]

Best movie of the year so far

[@amy_yoshikawa]

How come Nobody talks about Thuso Mbedu. She is soooooo pretty & cute😍 i am getting girl crush on her😭💜

[@narcissebohoungbe4906]

So proud of my country. And i'm going to thanks you in our language : Enantchènoumi. Mi kou dô azô. Mi sô to mitón soù.

[@TaiAbrams]

This was an exceptional movie! You must go see it! It's giving black beauty, black excellence, black royalty and women empowerment all wrapped up in one film. Most movies set in colonial times focus on the subjugation of black people. We need to see better and more empowering stories. We need to see the story of our ancestors fighting for their freedom and winning. More importantly, we need to see stories where our ancestors were clear on their royalty, clear on their leadership, clear on their strength, power and abundance and they stood in it. We have a rich history before slavery that is rarely told. We have a whole army of people who never experienced slavery as we know it. They didn't feel the need to submit to a system of oppression. The descendants of those Africans stand strong today. The movie was well written, well acted and well adorned. The costumes were everything. And it was based on a true story. It was empowering to say the least. I will take the students from my education company, @AdmissionSquad to see this movie. It is an important and necessary film. All I can say is our ancestors are smiling down on us and they are very proud. As we continue to rise and stand in our dignity, I am grateful for opportunities like this that can show us just how far we have come. As Sheila Atim said, "We are not a fantasy. We are reality." #WomanKing #BlackBrilliance #WeAreEnough #Royalty

[@ceciliai.ogwude2845]

This is exactly why certain clowns keep screaming negative things about this movie. They don't want to watch it. They can't stand it. And it makes me laugh. Maria Bello, Viola Davis, every single person involved in the making of this beautiful movie have done us proud. I'm grateful to be in a world were people of all races are kind and can see the humanity in others. It reflects in the making of this movie and I'm really glad.

[@BattleStar_Yolettica]

@@ceciliai.ogwude2845 i keep saying it sure is interesting that everyone wants to be a scholar and historian and purist to drag this movie down. Were they screaming for accuracy in all those columbus movies? Jefferson? George Washington etc etc?? The movie does show they are slavers, they capture other tribes, they behead captives etc. it is also a MOVIE, not a history documentary. I loved seeing all the beautiful strong women on screen kicking ass.

[@speedingatheist]

@@BattleStar_Yolettica Translation: "See those movies over there, they were not accurate! THAT makes it okay that my favorite movie is ass backward, okay?"

[@BattleStar_Yolettica]

@@speedingatheist people have brought up the French colonizing the Dahomey but that didn't happen for another sixty years. That the British shut down the port. Again not during this time. The Dahomey did turn to palm oil production for a time. The movie, as I said, does show them as capturing others, selling Africans, beheading their enemies etc. A lot of people who have spoken out haven't even seen the movie. The movie is more about sisterhood and the agojie and life as a woman than anything. Ultimately it is a MOVIE for entertainment and not a documentary. So many movies about a time in history are not accurately portrayed or changed for the story's purpose. Why pick so hard on this one?

[@speedingatheist]

@@BattleStar_Yolettica Give at least 2 examples of movies where the slave trade is denied. Should be easy when there are so many. BTW, the excuse "others do it too" is a very hypocritical defense, isn't it?

[@kipwonder2233]

Interesting comments below. People concerned about historical accuracy??? Even though this is NOT being billed as historically accurate...it's a fictional account of people that actually existed. However, hearing these same complaints from Americans...that celebrate Christopher Columbus allegedly discovering America, celebrate the alleged camaraderie between indigenous Americans and colonizers on Thanksgiving Day, celebrate July 4th 1776 as Independence Day, and mythologize their country...a country that ethnically cleansed 95% of the indigenous population and industrialized the rape/human trafficking of Africans...as the land of freedom and democracy while lynching Black WW1 and WW2 combat veterans simply for wearing their service uniforms in public once returning to the states...as recently as the 20th Century...I find complaints from these people absurd and...more importantly - IRRELEVANT

[@markelabanks4808]

They don't hear you though!!! Americans especially have amnesia when it comes to the history of their country. Its become easier to tune out their fake outrage at this point

[@imperialstats]

Well said

[@ayotunjiajanaku789]

Well bloody said

[@paltomori4625]

What if someone cares about historical accuracy all the time ? We must show the good and bad side of everybody no matter what.

[@canicheenrage]

@@paltomori4625 LOL. Fair point. When a psychopath randomly chooses a victim, whom is then raped and killed, let's show "the good and bad sides of all". They chose to go for the opposite of truth. You want grey ? The europeans later came as conquerors, but also abolishing slavery. Good and bad. Here, they represented a kingdom built on slavery and practicing human sacrifices as the opposite. All good, no bad. When it was actually all bad. Yeah, who would judge as garbage a movie not only inaccurate, but contrary to history ? And sold, as the very first words in this interview, as "important, because historical, and real" ? That's garbage. That's spitting on the grave of their victims. You're insane celebrating it.

[@MargaretJacksonontheedge]

Due to a busy schedule I was not able to see The Women King when it was released until now on an airplane traveling. I have watched it twice and am watching interviews surrounding the Woman King, and researching more of the history of the women warriors of Dahomey. First, let me say, Well Done. Second, Thank you. Third, I feel like you have brought me home. I had been so angry with Africa and the West African slave trade era. I met an African prince who told me of Africans fighting to save Africans from being sold. This movie crystallizes his stories to me. It also crystallizes the strength, courage, and power of women. I loved this movie and all that you have given us. Deepest gratitude. In 2019, I did a DNA test and found that over 60% of my blood is from West Africa to include Benin. It is time for my son, husband, and me to visit the Motherland. Well Done. Well Done.

[@ochomgeorge5066]

Lynch is a great actress. I had to Google to know she wasn't even Nigerian. She nailed the accent. And Mbedu, aaah

[@phillynurse9492]

I loved the movie! I was watery eyes throughout the movie with how it addressed the wounds of sexual assault and misogyny. How that takes away your voice and how you bury the pain in order to survive. Then one day a “trigger” comes along and it awakens something that you thought was dead and it brings you back to life! You find that warrior that inner strength to lift yourself up and those that you love too. It was a beautiful reckoning for me. I didn’t focus on the slavery aspect we all know it was fueled by trade, commerce, greed and power. For me the movie made me realize that even women who don’t have a “nuclear” family still matter! What we do who we are and what we give matters!

[@eldho1997]

Lol

[@gravitatingawaytv]

you loved a movie where the african women and their weak men helped enslaved sooo many other blk ppl????? omg, now I know why they said ALWAYS to learn history, because if you had learned it, you would had never supported this movie.

[@CincinnatusPublish]

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.

[@phillynurse9492]

@@CincinnatusPublish I’m not concerned about the slave trade hundreds of years ago my friends, the battle for women today is to protect our bodily autonomy, our voice, our right to make our own decisions. We are 51% of the shareholders in America, we run and own companies, hold high positions in public office, raise families on our own, care for our elders and children of the communities. We don’t need the government or men, once again having control over our bodies. I don’t care what side of the argument you’re on the decision is ours to make! Many men have been supportive and I commend those brave and loving men who stand with us. This movie should be seen by every woman as a wake up call. There is a war going on to subjugate us once again and I will fight with every fiber in my being to protect myself and my sisters! The war was officially declared June 24, 2022 and we will end it at the voting polls the way those brave women and men in Kansas did!

[@aliasrose]

You didn't focus on the slavery aspect? That was their primary industry. They chopped heads off people right in front of children before they sold them into slavery. This must be addressed, right? And then the movie trailer makes it seem as if they were fighting European slave traders when they were in fact their business partners.

[@healthandwellness6312]

The movie was EPIC loved it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Miszpsych89]

the MOVIE was amazing. Not once was I thinking "I wonder if this is actually happening" because I was in awe by the action, acting, and emotion. Because its a MOVIE not a DOCUMENTARY. everyone is focused on the historical validity...there are so many movies that are "based" or "inspired" by ture events and are glamorized or completely inaccurate. & Let's not forget the history books and "lessons" about America being "discovered" and minimizing or leaving out the part where the Europeans slautering the ingenious people. But yall still celebrate Thanksgiving and Columbus Day. It's a MOVIE 🤷🏽‍♀️ Yall watch glamorized TV shows and movies about serial killers, murders, rapists & those actors do a great job no matter how fucked up it is. You want historical accuracy, watch a documentary. These woman did an amazing job with their roles.

[@siggilinde5623]

I will not disagree on your point of view. But I am curious: Would you write the same comment if the movie was about Nazi Germany and it showed how hard the German women worked in the factories to provide the army with enough supplies? How the actually were not okay with it at all but had no other choice? And German people would cheer happily something about sisterhood or female empowerment?

[@Miszpsych89]

@@siggilinde5623 Well for one I will say that I've seen a few films that were set around that Era and the plot was set up to have some attachments to the Nazi's, in a way that they were the "good guys" I Absolutely LOVE The Sound of Music which is "based on a real family" preceding the war. By no means do I root for Nazis, I can't even tell you if the movie accurately depicts the time and the family. I just love the movie and I ADORE Julie Andrews. I also am addicted to true crime and they try to humanize the sick bastards. I don't agree or praise them. I just have an interest in it. I try not to make a big deal out of things like this and get so bothered. we have bigger shit to be up in arms about than a movie. 🤷🏽‍♀️ but that's just me

[@rizlandmapp4019]

II loved all the cast.I love all of yall. I enjoyed the movie I am going to watch it again.

[@cherylmoore3356]

Love this movie! Will see it again.

[@Marley4ChristJesus]

I just saw this Historical Film for the second time! This Film touched My Soul.♥️💪

[@paltomori4625]

These fckers just raped the history of Africa. The Dahomey tribe including their female warriors were killing and enslaving the members of other black tribes, and they very easily defeated by the French who had to force them to end the slave trade. This movie is evil and full of lies.

[@faithman48]

Ok... so this was a film I was interested in seeing in the theater... life kicked in and I was not able to... I picked up the 4K disc recently and finally had a chance to watch it. My one word review of the film, the cast, the story, the look, the emotions... The experience is simply "EXCELLENT"...

[@flxgld7096]

THE BEST MOVIE I SAW IN YEARS

[@SocialismKills]

"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.

[@jamessalvatore7054]

Its not at ALL accurate. THey glorify monsters in the name of cancerously degenerate BLM radicalism.

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

It is accurate. White history does not tell the whole story. Wikipedia at best. The one thing Europeans were good at was propganda and lies to create a narrative to weaken anyone they wanted to conquer

[@SocialismKills]

@@turquoisepurple7sky151 sure you lose. Stop using our language and wearing out clothes

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

@@SocialismKills Stop living and go back to Europe

[@lumpylumpy3931]

Well stated

[@shalaw1206]

LOVE, love Love !!! Undeniable !

[@joyl3321]

This is so simple. If you agree with the backlash, DON'T GO!! & if you saw it and don't agree, DON'T RECOMMEND IT!!

[@tisha954]

The movie is excellent. The actors were great and believable. Black women can kick some ass. They need to cast black women more in action movies. Loved it!

[@beverlycunningham4364]

Such a beautiful cast!!!

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

Why do they think it’s ok to turn history’s villains into heroes? I can name a few other historical villains that people would object to…

[@Lovley833]

I feel like people are scared to emphasize or say that this is a movie full of black women. It empowered and educated me as a African American woman. It's ok to take ownership and pride in the fact that this movie is based on women warriors but most of all black women warriors we don't get enough group roles that show us in a light of positivity and sisterhood outside of loud talking, fighting each other, welfare having struggling to make it, robbing, killing, slave mammie, cleaning white women house, after black men who have left us for white woman type of roles. This was empowerment for us. We can love each other boost each other up not be jealous of each other except our differences we can be disciplined in our own right structured smart and love our selves without being defined by our men and our hair and also be desired by handsome standup men in our natural beauty that's not mistaken for a bitchy face but strength and noble this is what this movie did for me

[@cheetorofrohan8835]

Best movie I've seen in a long long time 👏👏👏❤️❤️🔥🔥💯💯

[@jackieharris2854]

Excellent Movie, fight to get it made, no fight for silly movies on every platform.

[@Anneb867]

a masterpiece ❤️‍🔥

[@edithraphaelzim9979]

This movie is a masterpiece. I really love Nanisca

[@overseerprophet]

HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD: THIS IS AN AWESOME FILM THAT SHOWS THE REALITY OF OUR HISTORY AND CULTURE. IT DOESN'T MEAN THAT THOSE OUTSIDE OF OUR HISTORY AND CULTURE WHO COMMITTED THE HORRIFIC ACTS AND ATROCITIES AGAINST US ARE SUDDENLY NOT GUILTY OR REMOVED FROM RESPONSIBILITY TO FORMALLY APOLOGIZE AND PAY REPARATIONS VIOLA DAVIS SHOULD WIN AN OSCAR AND EVERY OTHER AWARD FOR HER PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER ACTORS/ACTRESSES IN THIS FILM. OUR PEOPLE MUST EMBRACE REALITY AND LIVE FREE FOR REAL. IT'S STILL A FILM. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CREATE DRAMATIC SCENES THAT ARE NOT NECESSARILY, HISTORICALLY ACCURATE. MOVIES ARE MAKE-BELIEVE AND THEY ALWAYS SHOW WHAT COULD HAVE OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN AS WELL. LET US LOOK WITHIN AND DECIDE TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER, STOP BETRAYING ONE ANOTHER AND STICK TOGETHER FOR A BETTER FUTURE. #REPARATIONSNOW! THANK YOU, VIOLA DAVIS, AND ALL INVOLVED, FOR THIS MOVIE. #PRAYERS & #BLESSINGS! HALLELUJAH! AMEN!

[@TheLovely990]

Beautiful and talented women!

[@LoneStar96]

these tribe raided villages, force them to be slave, sold and sacrifice them to their god. And they are to be celebrated these tribe? Crazy.

[@Destn4gr8tnesj29]

WOMAN King👑 was AMAAAAAZING!!! All Actors deserve OSCAR AWARDS! They were phenomenal!!👌🏾 💪🏾 💯 We definitely need a WOMAN KING 2 🙏🏾bring Izogie back

[@seventhcompactor1505]

It was garbage

[@privateaccount4356]

This interview is the best !!!!! It focused its talk on Africa which is what the movie is about.

[@bhurzumii4315]

It's fitting that John Boyega is in this movie - it's as historically accurate as Star Wars. #Slavers #Slavery #Barbaric

[@willowb1527]

👍

[@machone539]

Holy crap! you telling me Star Wars if FAKE???

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

Yep! This is a great film he is in

[@ceciliai.ogwude2845]

@@machone539 who would have thought? I mean everybody knows movies and Hollywood is where you go for history lessons. Who needs the history channel when you can just watch a movie?

[@bhurzumii4315]

@@Ben-pd2bx There's already a wealth of released information about the movie's plot, characters and historical inaccuracies. We _know_ it's full of shit. Keep your ten bucks, use 'em to buy a history book.

[@hiimjustin8826]

"It's important because it's historic, and it's real." Haha no

[@daniellebrooks7510]

Mind your business white man

[@pxpq]

@@daniellebrooks7510 yeah, mind your own business white man whose british ancestors stopped the savage Dahomey's circle of slavery...

[@journeyfixer5107]

I so much love this movie, it's like breaking open a box

[@thenjiemancue2596]

Watched it yesterday in Sydney Australia and we loved it.

[@sharonhenderson8956]

Epic💫Film. Emotionally powerful.

[@patiencenaana2754]

Loveddddddd it❤

[@dbay500]

This movie is absolutely amazing! It was so emotional and inspiring! One of my favorites of all times!

[@janemthombeni7058]

LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MOVIE!🌻