“The Woman King” (Black American Film Festival)

2nd Black American Film Festival
Dreaming While Black: Imagination, Creation, Revolution
Hosted by Dr. Erin Watley (Assoc. Professor of Communication & Cinema at McDaniel College)
This films tells the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for….
FREE – No tickets required
2022; 2 h 15 m; PG-13 for strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language, and partial nudity