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is a powerful historical epic that follows the Agojie , an all-female warrior unit protecting the West African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s . Critics and audiences widely praise the film for its extraordinary acting , particularly by Viola Davis as General Nanisca and breakout star Thuso Mbedu as the recruit Nawi. Review Highlights The Woman King movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert