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The woman king  Cover Image DVD DVD

The woman king / directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Summary:

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 ferocity unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, it follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and prepares them for battle against an enemy determined to obliterate their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [Culver City, California] : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2022]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Special features: Representation matters (featurette) ; Storytellers (featurette) ; Thuso Mbedu auditions ; Filmmakers' commentary.
Participant or Performer Note:
Viola Davis, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John Boyega, Lashana Lynch.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13 (sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language and partial nudity).
System Details Note:
DVD, wide screen.
Subject: Fon (African people) > Social life and customs > 19th century > Drama.
Women > Africa, West > History > 19th century > Drama.
Genre: Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
Epic films.
Action and adventure films.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Branch District Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Bronson Branch DVD WOM (Text) 35403424209224 Video-DVD Available -
Coldwater Branch DVD WOM (Text) 35401425263661 Video-DVD Available -
Sherwood Branch DVD WOM (Text) 35405423986405 Video-DVD Available -


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