Explores the trauma of the slave trade, sexual assault (via flashbacks), and the sacrifice of personal life for military duty.
Set in the 1820s, the film centers on General Nanisca as she trains a new generation of recruits to defend their kingdom against the Oyo Empire and European slave traders. While the characters of Nanisca and Nawi are fictional, the (often called "Dahomey Amazons") were a real historical military force in what is now modern-day Benin. Parental Guide & Content According to IMDb's Parental Guide : La Mujer Rey (2022)
The film received "Certified Fresh" status on Rotten Tomatoes , with particular praise for the action choreography and Viola Davis's performance. The Story & History Explores the trauma of the slave trade, sexual