Cinephile № 979 “The Woman King”

Recommendation: 4/5 SHOWTIME

Plot: “A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.” -IMDB

Review: Viola Davis is one of the best character actors of her generation. Given her immense talent, I must confess that I was hesitant about seeing her in a role demanding extreme…