The Woman King is a historical epic film loosely based on the Agojie, the all-female military regiment of the Kingdom of Dahomey, which existed from the 17th to the 19th centuries in what is now Benin. The film follows the story of Nanisca (Viola Davis), the general of the Agojie, as she trains the next generation of warriors to fight against the colonizers.
While the film is not a direct historical account, it is based on real events and. The Agojie were a real military regiment, and they were known for their bravery and skill in battle. The film also depicts the real-life conflict between the Kingdom of Dahomey and the French colonizers.
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