Black Panther meets Braveheart as Viola Davis leads a league of female fighters in 1800s Africa
Davis plays Nanisca, leader of a group of female warriors who helped protect the kingdom from bellicose neighbours as well as European and American slave traders. But she’s hardly the only strong female character in the newest film from director Gina Prince-Bythewood .Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The Jedi comparison is apt on several levels, including the fact that the Agojie, as these warrior women are called, are not allowed to take husbands. But Nawi’s head is turned by Malik , who is half-white, half-Dahomey and all handsome. Oh, and he’s also part of the slave trade, but he’s conflicted about that.
Ah, but there are battles to be fought and won before they can turn to farming. Chief among the antagonists is Oda , leader of the Oyo Empire, who is gathering a coalition bent on taking down the Dahomey. He’s not happy about being bested by a bunch of girls, either.Article content
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