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The Woman King: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show

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In this episode Ray reviews “The Woman King”. “The Woman King” is an epic historical action drama film that delves into the world of Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that guarded the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th to 19th centuries. The movie follows General Nanisca, played by Viola Davis, as she trains a new generation of warriors to protect the kingdom against its enemies. The film is set in the 1820s and features an outstanding cast, including Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega. The film is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Dana Stevens, based on a story co-written by Maria Bello.