The Cast of ‘The Woman King’ was Constantly Starstruck by Viola Davis on Set
Viola Davis, John Boyega, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim and Gina Prince-Bythewood sat down with Fandango correspondent, Jacqueline Coley to talk about all things ‘The Woman King’. Touching on topics like being constantly starstruck by Viola Davis, the strength it took for each role, and the amazing warrior-women in this movie. See ‘The Woman King’ in theaters September 16th!
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Sheila is Ugandan, Thuso is South African, John is Nigerian. THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING AFRICAN ACTORS IN AN AFRICAN STORY
@catvideojogos
10 ай бұрын
It's a lie
@ericpeter1021
3 ай бұрын
how is it a lie, let's be realistic bro... it wasn't shot in Nigeria u know
Let’s face it: we went because of Viola but we fell in love with the whole cast. These women were not only powerful physically and emotionally yet beautiful. What an amazing movie!
@brownsugga2584
Жыл бұрын
EXACTLY!!!!!!
@patricialilly6782
Жыл бұрын
No I went because I read the history first King Ghezo was considered the slave King and I wanted to know how it would be displayed on screen how not to hate Ghezo but to understand that he inherited the slave trade
@eugeniawoods-rosa8405
Жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes. I could see myself in every one of them
@patricialilly6782
Жыл бұрын
@@eugeniawoods-rosa8405 On certain parts of the movie I felt like something was awaken inside of I can't describe it THE POWER OF WOMEN UNITED IS UNDESIRABLE
@eugeniawoods-rosa8405
Жыл бұрын
@@patricialilly6782 yes my exact feeling as well
I need the director's cut, deleted scenes, behind the scenes, blu-ray, script, notes, everything when it becomes available! I went through so many emotions watching this film, and I managed to have so much fun with it as well.
@Jessica-dj5cs
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same exact thing!
@catchem1116
Жыл бұрын
Find god.
@Komediennekymd2009
Жыл бұрын
That's why I miss DVDs.. I'd watch all of the special features
@imani7930
Жыл бұрын
Yes to director's cut! give me the 3 hr version
@fallenwing25
Жыл бұрын
Yes!!!
The interviewer did a great job. Great questions. She showed respect to Gina and Viola. She acknowledged all the women. And as a South African , I am proud of how well she pronounces Thuso’s name . She sounds like a South African native. Well done.❤
@ntokozoseolwana4352
Жыл бұрын
Thuso she is south Africa
Viola Davis really deserves an Oscar for this movie 🏆
@Lanaxparillaxwife
Жыл бұрын
Fr tho
@otukusolome9199
Жыл бұрын
She has it From me👼👰♀️
@janellamurphy5665
Жыл бұрын
YES SHE DOES!!!🏆🥇
@stephanietapsoba8590
Жыл бұрын
Period!!!
@Nike2141
Жыл бұрын
LMFAO! Oscar for a flop movie that no one went to go see? This trash lost 50 million dollars.
This film was IMMACULATE. I left the movie theater with my chest HIGH
@gigibunny1
Жыл бұрын
Me too! I absolutely loved it!
@ThatsNajma
Жыл бұрын
Same!!!!
@alldaynyoro-sims
Жыл бұрын
Me too
@seniormale
Жыл бұрын
The culture with such low expectations and achievements that they have to make up fake history.
@lovelyrithatsme7050
Жыл бұрын
Girl me too! It made me feel so powerful as a black woman
People complaining about the movie obviously havent watched it yet. The slave trade was highlighted multiple times throughout the movie. Also this film is in theaters not the history channel. 99% of the movies in theaters are fictional. Stop complaining and enjoy the movie for what it is.
@MeanBeanComedy
Жыл бұрын
They claimed it was based on true events. It was not. In reality, the war itself was fought so they could keep having slaves. That "way of life" the white man was trying to rob these strong powerful queens of was slavery. They thankfully eventually lost and were destroyed in war and stopped capturing and selling slaves.
@PeaceDweller
Жыл бұрын
Did they show how they got absolutely destroyed by the French soldiers? Because that's what happened.
@nateguajardo9049
Жыл бұрын
@@MeanBeanComedy if you watch a interviews from the cast and directors they all mention its “loosely” based on a true story. They never claimed it to be a documentary on a historical event but rather a fictional film inspired by history
@MeanBeanComedy
Жыл бұрын
@@nateguajardo9049 It's the opposite of history. You can't call it "inspired by history" if it's the opposite unless you call it "AltHistory."
@FitGuyAZ577
Жыл бұрын
Because watching the movie changes history. Oh wait…
Lashana Lynch won me over on this one! She dominated her character!🥰 Everyone has done such an amazing job putting this movie together. I want to see more..
@imanayanda
Жыл бұрын
Right! She was amazing ❤️👌🏽👌🏽 She gained a fan
@raemotsoane814
Жыл бұрын
She was my absolute fav ❤
@ubiquitousseymone
Жыл бұрын
She was my absolute favorite character
@SwayzeOnYa12
Жыл бұрын
Which one is that? The woman in the green 2 piece?
@originalquimbara
Жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes. There's something about Lashana for real. I want to know her lol
Took my 87 year old Mama to see it. We both loved the movie!! I’m going to see it again, so many layers to the characters.
@MrDeadHead69
Жыл бұрын
what a SLAVE TRADER!!!...many layers to the characters.??
@charletholley6536
Жыл бұрын
@@MrDeadHead69 🤔I probably shouldn’t even clarify my post to you if for no other reason than your name, so I’m not….
@Iammissmoney
Жыл бұрын
Yes I saw it also definitely have to watch it 2x❤
@thebalderthor4884
Жыл бұрын
@@charletholley6536 They glorified women who were fighting to keep slavery alive. Shame on anyone involved in this movie.
@kbanghart
Жыл бұрын
@@thebalderthor4884 bless your heart
Lashana, Thuso, Viola gave such an amazing performance. In fact the whole cast was great. I saw it today and I'm going back to see it at least twice over with different girls. So powerful!
@patricialilly6782
Жыл бұрын
Exactly I have already went TWICE I'm telling everyone I know PLEASE GO SEE IT,...IT TAPS INTO A SPIRIT IN YOUR BODY THAT YOU DIDN'T EVEN KNOW EXISTED
@noluvuyomzini1563
Жыл бұрын
Me too am going again, saw it yesterday and definitely need to see it again... It does awake something in you.
@agabbyj1
Жыл бұрын
I saw it for the third time yesterday. And I’ll probably see it again
The beauty of these women, the sisterhood demonstrated, had me in tears in many places. Lashana Lynch's and Sheila Atim's characters really stole my heart. Such statuesque beauties. And Viola Davis did her thing. They all did. This was truly something special. I experienced "all" the emotions. Definitely going to watch in theaters again.
@brownsugga2584
Жыл бұрын
YES!!!!
@urmom90210
Жыл бұрын
Sheila Atim was so pretty, very memorable actress for me
@parishughes385
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I wish all the black women complaining Abt this movie along with their man should appreciate the fact of the sisterhood that is demonstrated in the movie something we as community desperately need,,,sometimes we need to know how to watch things and pick the meat off and throw away the bones
@Maria-kg1nh
Жыл бұрын
Well said. God's Love and Blessings.
@benwhittier1041
Жыл бұрын
Most of the movie is made up way to much Hollywood
The guy who played the Villian General Oba Ade of Oyo Empire did a great job...
@DayoA1
Жыл бұрын
Yes, he did! Jimi Odukoya(pj) was so convincing that I strongly disliked his character,I literally had to separate his character from him in my head so I don't dislike him too (this is someone I actually like on a regular day)
@abanachelsea9884
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 Yeah
@jessicadzer8089
Жыл бұрын
Wonder why he isn't at this interview
@bernardodili8438
Жыл бұрын
Jimmy Odukoya 💙
@rachaelogunleye4603
Жыл бұрын
@@DayoA1 I second that, I didn't even realise he was an actor until I saw the movie, I was stunned and incredibly proud, given his background as a pastor.
Viola was incredible AS ALWAYS. But Thuso and Lashana and Shelia all gave great performances!
Lashauna Lynch as Izogie was a goofball!!! I loved her!!!
@ampmri2434
Жыл бұрын
Her character had the most range of emotions. Humor, fierceness, compassion, swagger, triumphs, despairs and she looked stunningly powerful throughout.
@patprince9034
Жыл бұрын
She was perfect. I've never seen a performance so powerfully and emotionally delivered. Never. Just amazing.
@sithembilexulu4690
Жыл бұрын
She gave me set it off queen Latifah death scene and Thusos wail rallied me to arms
@priscillacobbinah1158
Жыл бұрын
She was my favorite character 🥰they were all fantastic!
@estherleo4181
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Amazing
Love love love this movie and cast. As a survivor I cried . As a mother I cried. As a sister I cried. As a daughter I cried. As a brown skinned plus size woman I cried. But all the tears was for the beauty I saw represented on that screen. Great job ladies. To all the actors.
@Substanz82
Жыл бұрын
Representation matters. Glad you allowed this movie to increase you. Sending healing energy. 🙏🏾🙌🏾🫳🏾
@kehindeapara6071
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@MeanBeanComedy
Жыл бұрын
You survived being sold into slavery by the Dahomey?
@Ocbabs
Жыл бұрын
You're beautiful...
@tiffanyhenry6684
Жыл бұрын
A beautiful statement!!! I ended up following along in the warriors shout!!! In my living room shouting with the warrior women!!
my dad who's 76 years old cried because he couldn't believe how accomplished Forward thinking black people have become and I cried just because it was a powerful movie
@conniemarie8702
Жыл бұрын
I cried too. ♥️
The ONLY movie I will pay to see twice..the cast was legendary ❤
@amvc0115
Жыл бұрын
Saw it last week and will watch it again this week
@sistagirl
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen it 3 times now 👌🏾
@stephandalton2390
Жыл бұрын
Same
@malaikawright6152
Жыл бұрын
And Did …💙💙
@RHrae11
Жыл бұрын
Right!!!! went back to the cinema today for the second time..❤
Lashana Lynch's character was beast-mode fierce, fearless, and strong. She made me want to go to the gym the next day....and I did! LOL!! So inspiring and empowering this movie was!!!
@faithtvonline
Жыл бұрын
Yeeeees! HONEY . . . Izogie wasn't playing!
@idiakegrace694
Жыл бұрын
I cried when she died. I love her so much ❤️
@idiakegrace694
Жыл бұрын
I cried when she died. I love her so much ❤️
@roro-qx6fr
Жыл бұрын
Yeaa I liked her character too and she is beautiful
@ta5393
Жыл бұрын
@@idiakegrace694 Me too! I cried like we were cousins. Lol!😆
This movie has raised my consciousness again to who we are as a people. Do not let this movie disappear!
@billcipher801
Жыл бұрын
u guys are slavetraders?
I love this interviewer. She's so enlightened and smart. She has truly done her homework, allowing everyone to shine. ❤️ great job sis 👏 this movie was amazing.
in The Woman King I fell in love with Lashana, I might say she was so cute in that character and being a warrior made her even more cute and I loved her collaboration with our Thuso Mbedu🥰
This cast was AMAZING!! Hands down!! Lashana character was my favorite omg she was such a beast from the beginning she had my attention.
@karaboprincesstshehla8520
Жыл бұрын
I even started crushing on her 😭😭❤️
@darlington4785
Жыл бұрын
Aswear, she is the love of my life. Always obey izoki
I’ve seen this movie twice and plan to see it for a third time. This movie is beyond amazing! Great job to the entire cast!
Thuso Mbedu was phenomenal in this movie
@ogunleyeerinayo3850
Жыл бұрын
Yessss bro I’m telling you!!
@ampmri2434
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible!
Thuso was such a force!! I have watched the movie twice, and I see her depth each and every single time. Her reaction when Izogie died moved me to tears- I felt like I lost a sister. 😢She’s going places and I’m so happy to see her growth! I would have loved to see Jimmy Odukoya participate in this interview as well- I hated him so much. 😂I’m used to seeing in Nollywood movies, but seeing up on the big screen was such an honor. 🇳🇬 I also wish him all the best! This is a time in history that we might not get again, and I’m just grateful to be a part of it.
I loved every moment of this movie! I laughed, I cried, I cheered them on. This is a wonderful cast and they played their roles to perfection. I'm so happy this movie was made😊
Absolutely amazing my movie! Deserves an Oscar!
@redskywalker3374
Жыл бұрын
it's historically a lie ..they bought and sold their own..but that was left out so they could paint whites as devils .Hollywood trash is what that film is
What a fantastic interview! I could have sat through another hour of this. I didn't want it to end. Kudos to the interviewer!
@sistagirl
Жыл бұрын
Me too!
Honestly this an award worthy movie. 10/10
This movie was incredibly powerful and beautiful! Absolutely recommend watching it in theaters!
@thehalfnavajo
Жыл бұрын
Celebrating the slave traders and over 500 sacrificed for there king. Wow
@watimarebecca8176
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@atlantabraves1529
Жыл бұрын
Trash woke and trash
@redskywalker3374
Жыл бұрын
it was a big lie ...they bought and sold their own .. so many debunks pouring in now
@watimarebecca8176
Жыл бұрын
@@redskywalker3374 the slave that were sold in Africa by African people were criminals and sadly when war took place between empires. the people from defeated empires were forced to join the empire that won,nthose that refused were sold and some killed
I need a part two with Izogie alive 😩
Just watched it in theaters last night and at the end everyone clapped. Haven't seen that happen in a LONG LONG time. They don't make movies like this anymore. I laughed, I cried and I feel like I went on a journey with all these women. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻AMAZING MOVIE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@annabrown5712
Жыл бұрын
They clapped for slave traders? 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😅 Thanks for putting my ancestors into slavery.
@jenniferoates3449
Жыл бұрын
I went to go see the movie today and everyone clapped this was a great movie haven’t seen anything like this in a long time
So proud of Thuso, girl are an inspiration to a younger generation in South Africa and the entire continent of Africa...
I just love Viola Davis. She played the hell out of this role. Her cast members, they were awesome. I don't mind watching this movie over & over again. I've watched it twice already within 1 day and I'm about to watch it again. Everyone took their roles to 💜 & that's what I love most about The Woman King. Job well done. Oscars anyone....
this interviewer was poppin off, great job! Clearly very well read and managed to really connect with this group of actors.👏👏
Hands down one of the best movies, I’ve ever watched. I went through every emotion with them. I was fully engaged with anger, I was fuelled with compassion. I felt the pain, happiness, venerable, sadness, strength and unity. So much emotion to dissect, that you have to watch it 3 or 4 times. I’m definitely going to watch it again. All I kept saying was, I love being a black person. The whole cinema clapped and felt empowered. The whole cast was amazing in their craft. Our people have suffered and overcame a lot and it goes to show the beauty and pain of our people.
What an absolutely phenomenal movie. I’ve never seen dark skin woman on screen like this before. Made me cry several times. My new favorite super hero, by farrrrr
@thebalderthor4884
Жыл бұрын
They glorified women who were fighting to keep slavery alive. Shame on anyone involved in this movie.
@scottallen1615
Жыл бұрын
I hate to break it to you, but your new favorite super hero is a genocidal slaver
@aperson3723
Жыл бұрын
They only put darkskin women in roles that require them to be emotionless warriors.
@alanikairyu8696
Жыл бұрын
@@scottallen1615how about you address your ancestors first.. it's a movie, not a documentary. nobody's forcing you to watch it. everyone loves it because it's uplifting and empowering.
@billcipher801
Жыл бұрын
ye cool , they were still slavetraders and when europeans made slave trading illegal they just started selling them to their neighbors :)
I love Lashana Lych she is my favorite. Person in the movie i wish i can see her in real life
Lashawna lynch did a amazing job . Flawless
@isabelchanslor5116
Жыл бұрын
I’m in love with Lashana Lynch. Legend already!
@cljader
Жыл бұрын
@@kp9779 Yoooo you can't be spoiling the movie for folks! Wth!
@vipe7ify
Жыл бұрын
@@kp9779 deleteyouromenr
@AshleyMagnolia_
Жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite in the film. She was brilliant.
@sincere35691
Жыл бұрын
@@AshleyMagnolia_ most definitely she was amazing
I just watched this movie, and my heart was ripped out and put back and, my god, one of the best movies of ALL TIME! The blood oath scene gave me an out of body experience. I hummed along, and I cried. My god, I don't know why I cried SO HARD during this scene. The voices of the black women in harmony, like they were telling a whole paralel tale of sorrow and strength. 10/10. I wanna watch this movie again.
@derrickmugume
Жыл бұрын
Love your wording. To the dot.
I don't know how many times I cried, screamed , jumped .... my goodness, I'm taking my sister to watch this ❤
@billcipher801
Жыл бұрын
yess great movie about slavetraders enslaving their own people and selling them for alcohol and tobaco🤡🤡
Lashna was my favourite. Her character is me...not bothered ❤️the whole cast 🔥🔥🔥
Jacqueline Coley is ALWAYS an incredible interviewer! Much success to you love!
@mmaolisae3675
Жыл бұрын
Yes! She's my favorite interviewer.
@Shechantel
Жыл бұрын
YES! Her questions were so insightful and she enhanced the interview immensely! She is exemplary and an audacious example of what an interviewer should be - engaging, knowledgeable about the subject matter, enthusiastic, etc.
I saw the movie today with my husband. So moved by the cast, I felt part of the sisterhood. I will see it again with my daughter, granddaughter and sister....all separately.
Not only is this movie great, the cast is amazing, the people its about is amazing, and this interviewer is also amazing. Thank you.
@redskywalker3374
Жыл бұрын
the movie is a lie .
@jarrettvoirol4216
Жыл бұрын
Learn the real history behind it
@billcipher801
Жыл бұрын
never thought people would celebrate slave traders so much
This movie was incredible! Viola was phenomenal! She deserves 2 Oscar's for her role!
DAMN YALL REPRESENTED IN THIS FILM!!! ONE OF MY FAVORITES OF ALL TIME NO DOUBT!!!❤❤
@annabrown5712
Жыл бұрын
So now you praise slave traders? 😂😂🤣😅
This movie meant everything to me, I went back twice to see it !!! I encourage everyone, to witness the most epic movie ever!
I mean... I don't think I have ever seen such an amazing movie. All of them were excellent in this movie but definately Lashana (in the white) could have very well been the best supporting actress...
@imanayanda
Жыл бұрын
She really was. Her character was so epic. Her acting was flawless
“The Woman King” doesn’t get any better … look forward to more from Viola … gonna be hard to top this though
@jimmywrangles
Жыл бұрын
Yep it'll be hard to top changing history to make slave traders look like heroes. Doesn't get any better. It's a slap in the face to Africans everywhere.
@ccebs8009
Жыл бұрын
It was sooo goood!
This is the best movie EVER, EVER. Everyone needs to see this movie. The untold story of our women in our history is soooo important to all of us. Strong, smart and courageous women who need to be applauded for our place in history. Thank you Ms. Viola for your vision and truth. I’m going to bring all my family to see this movie. My husband and I saw it today but I must help to enlighten others to the truth as it relates to our history. Thank you, thank you, thank you - I give you a standing ovation. ❤❤❤❤
@CincinnatusPublish
Жыл бұрын
Well, here's THE Truth... The Kingdom of Dahomey was a strong African military power that attacked and imperialized its African neighbors. It captured and enslaved the men, women, and children to enhance its wealth and luxuries. It brutally tortured and murdered some slaves, while others, it willingly sold to Europeans in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Whatever slaves weren't sold or executed worked on the Dahomey Kingdom's royal plantations in Africa. They fought an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. "Some things are worth fighting for..." Their way of life being enslaving others and partaking in mass human sacrifice. If you're black in America there's a good chance these were the people who captured and sold your ancestors.
@Flynn943
Жыл бұрын
It is incredible
@BattleStar_Yolettica
Жыл бұрын
@@CincinnatusPublish how very interesting and complex that you can come from these fierce warriors but you could also come from those they enslaved and sold to the Americas.
@bahwah3775
Жыл бұрын
Yes. In the movie the current king was against the slavery trade like mention in the movie by the king
@IAM-kc5ov
Жыл бұрын
You’re really going to ignore the fact that the Dahomey people that the movies is portraying were literally slave traders? The whole reason they were blockaded in the first place was because the British were trying to put a stop to their slave trade. The French came and wrecked them to force them to stop trading slaves. You idiots are supporting a movie likes this? SMH
This movie was awesome!!! I’m Mexican and freakin loved it ! The acting incredible, funny , tear jerking and the main characters awesome !! And the woman king one of my favorite actresses !! I’m gonna buy this ! I already went twice to the theatre to see it 😃👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏
The best movie I watched in a decade. The story, the casts, black history, black women doing the unthinkable? So emotional, didn’t know when I teared up 😢
This movie was amazing! I saw it twice. People need to understand this isn't a documentary or true story. The movie is based on true story and has some fictional characters. It's an amazing action film with wonderful actors.
@dune7775
Жыл бұрын
You are misinformed were's that information located about what you said please site your sources
@ccebs8009
Жыл бұрын
good! Was sooo beautifully done!
@watimarebecca8176
Жыл бұрын
@@dune7775 write your own accurate movie
@lucianjones4727
Жыл бұрын
true story lol
@Zoeykasibeolesen
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately people will complain about everything. This should be a learning curve for everyone when you movies like this. I knew nothing about this tribe and after I saw the different scenes I had to look up the history and everything. We can’t expect to be spoon fed everything. I think we just need to enjoy the movie as a fictional with a bit of a true story behind it.
I just left the theater and I loved this film!! It was well done and I loved all the character.
@bartoszulkowskitattoo
Жыл бұрын
Now check the true history behind the tribe.
@wolfdemon4038
Жыл бұрын
Yeah! Nothing wrong with portraying slavers in a positive light! You go girls!
@PaperMario64
Жыл бұрын
@@bartoszulkowskitattoo Have you seen the movie? It addresses the slave history.
@PaperMario64
Жыл бұрын
@@wolfdemon4038 Who said that? Hey, nincompoop, the movie actually addresses their involvement with slavers in the plot. Go somewhere with your fake outrage.
@MeanBeanComedy
Жыл бұрын
@@PaperMario64 No, it doesn't. In real life, they fought for decades to *keep* the slaves. It wasn't just a minor point--it was their entire economy and way of life.
This movie moved me in a way that's never been done before. There have been movies where we as "Black" folk have seemingly triumphed, but superficially, and at a compromise that weighed as much as the victory. This movie though...none of that existed! We, and I mean our men and women, triumphed. Period.
@billcipher801
Жыл бұрын
And now go read the wilipedia page about ur '' hero''
Every single one of these actions better get every single film, acting award available. This movie was absolutely fantastic. I had to return to the theater to watch it twice.
The actress in that green two piece in the back row is giving me high fashion model-esque vibe.
@VirgosGroove3
Жыл бұрын
She has modeled for Bottega before
This movie blew me away! The acting was phenomenal from everyone involved
I love how Viola Is so humble even with so much Intelligence and Beauty and Fierceness ❤
Interviewer Saying Thuso's Name correctly is everything for me
Ohhh I just peeped that they cut a kiss scene out the movie between Malik and Thuso's character. It's okay though because, even without the PDA, it was still self-explanatory that they did the DO.
Izogie inspired me to get nails like hers lol. I loved her character and all the women in this movie. One of the greatest movies that I have seen in a long time!
The level of professionalism that this interviewer showed is impressive. She knew her stuff. What a great job!
We couldn't stop clapping hands at the theater in Gateway ( Durban)🇿🇦 everytime we saw Thuso.🌹✨& my favorite actress Viola just made everything tearful and great❤️
Congratulations Mrs. Viola Davis, Mrs. Gina Prince-Bythewood and cast. I so appreciate how you all humanized your character by bringing your character to life. That was the buy-in for me.
Viola's outfit😊. Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬 Watching this movie for the first time and goddamn I'm thrilled to my deepest. I can't imagine why it was like back then but I'm glad civilization and equality has changed so much. My aunt stays in Oyo and I spend Christmas holidays there ever since I was a kid. Watching this movie as a Nigerian feels different cause I had to learn my country's history from a Hollywood franchise. I'll definitely see this film again.
@doyinskeiwakr9682
20 күн бұрын
Love it 🇳🇬
The way they even changed their accent to a pure African accent is amazing. In fact I am not into movies but this movie has really inspired me
The Woman King is such a great movie. Please go and see it . The entire cast did a wonderful job. I laughed, I cried. I love the movie.
This was a great interview! Props to the interviewer and cast members!
I have seen it twice now - on the regular screen and then on GTX.... WOW. You ladies, and gentleman, were unbelieveable!!! I loved every moment. When you all rose up from the grass, I was beautifully mesmerized. Thank you for fighting to make this movie
This movie was full of action and dramatic acting and Ioved every minute! The movie theater laughed clapped and yelled though out. Definitely dope!!!!!
@shannonbayley3684
Жыл бұрын
Just a shame that it's all built on a lie. These women were slave traders. It's disgusting.
@PaperMario64
Жыл бұрын
I was happy and nervous the whole time. I loved it.
@bettycox9652
Жыл бұрын
Fr, every time one of the main characters killed someone everyone would clap lol
@jimmywrangles
Жыл бұрын
Especially the bit where they changed history to suit a black agenda and ignored the fact the dahomey were some of the worst people in history who profited from selling their own people into slavery....stunning and brave...definitely dope.
Excellent movie. Viola, Thuso, Lashawna, Sheila, John did excellent acting. The interviewer Jacqueline asks such good questions. I didn't want Izoge to die ,Lashawna did so good
The interviewer, fan girling over all of them is so cute😍😍😊...Very beautiful interview ❤
Best movie ever!!! I had goosebumps the etnire time!!! Lashana Lynch was just WONDERFUL in it...
If there is such a thing as a negative comment about this movie it is that it was over waaaaay to fast. Excellent job cast and to all those involved. So glad... and proud to have seen it in my life time. Thanks for bringing and aspect of history that I never knew to my attention. Forever grateful. ♥️
I wish Shelia would’ve gotten a better question :/ , Viola is legendary but we have to highlight each individual bc she was BADASS in this movie.
The Woman King was Awesome!!! The entire cast was Amazing!!!!
I am going to see this movie again!!! I was so engrossed with these POWERFUL, BEAUTIFUL FREAKING AWESOME CAST. I cried, screamed, made the sound of them, my heart swelled with them. I loved this movie. We are powerful. BLACK WOMEN RULE. BLACK WOMEN MAGIC!!!!!!!
@scottallen1615
Жыл бұрын
Well they are blood thirsty, genocidal maniacs that enslaved and slaughtered more people than there are fish in the ocean.....
I give 10 thumbs up. The cast was phenomenal in this interview and the trailer was awesome good jobs ladies
Loved, loved, loved this movie! Been a long time since I've clapped in a theatre after seeing a movie, but I sure clapped after this one!
@atlantabraves1529
Жыл бұрын
trash
@annabrown5712
Жыл бұрын
You clapped for slave traders? 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😅😆
@rondapierce6215
Жыл бұрын
me too! I had to stand up
@annabrown5712
Жыл бұрын
@@rondapierce6215 You stood up for people being put into slavery? That made you happy?
@yamkelasanelisiwengceke3922
Жыл бұрын
@@annabrown5712 Yes they clapped and stood up for Slaves and it made them happy, do you have a problem with the way they felt? Because I think we both know why they were emotional.
I wanted the interview to keep going! Great job by Jacqueline as usual 🖤🖤
I went through all the emotions in this movie. Loved it!
Viola's face when she mentioned that Oscar trophy is killing me.
THIS interview is ALL THE THINGS!!! Whew! The love, the joy, the reverence….wow ❤
I haven't seen the movie yet - I plan to!!! What I'm presently feeling is delight for the interviewer. What an incredible depth of knowledge, skill, and personality! Thank you for inspiring me to love film journalism again. I'm a person who still reads old reviews from Siskel & Ebert. Girl, you are the best at what you do. Hope to see you do reviews, interviews, 1:1s, everythang ❤️
This movie is an actual definition of real art. It's emotion packed and the best of its kind.
@abanachelsea9884
Жыл бұрын
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Humanity - complex, strong and beautiful = our sisterhood! Love the synergy and the way this film made me standup proud of the casts stellar body of this work. Well done!
This movie is so good! I have seen it twice and want to see it again. To anyone that say this movie is not good. They do not know what a good movie is. Point blank!
This movie was incredibly powerful and well executed!!! ❤️🖤💚👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@atlantabraves1529
Жыл бұрын
Trash
@redskywalker3374
Жыл бұрын
it was a lie ..they bought and traded their own .and others to ..Africa sold the slaves to the ships and one of the very first slave owners in America ..in the south waS black...and NYC had a slave market to ..not just us southerners ...the slaves came in on Northern vessels ... It's a powerful lie ..like satan is ..a liar
@langbo9999
Жыл бұрын
You know True Story about the female african warriors is The female warriors what's good in the art of Slave business.
This interviewer was amazing. She made everyone seem comfortable. I felt like I was in a room with family. Everyone was so open and loose. The Woman King was spectacular! I could watch it over and over again. Well done to the whole cast and crew.
When I saw the trailer earlier this year I knew I had to see this film and support the cast. Seeing this beautiful cast on screen helped me overcome my fear of being in theaters post Covid. I may treat myself and see the film again 👏🏾👏🏾
I just came back from seeing this movie minutes ago, and i want to see it again. I want to re visit the pain and emotion it brought. I love the loyalty.
This movie is definitely worth all the hype 🔥
Jacqueline Coley; you are amazing! i watch many interviews , but here i felt like i was there in that room , it felt like a conversation, fun, intersecting, deep and mostly real. That's just a gift you have
Their wardrobe is always coordinated. Love it!
Awesome movie 🎬!! My whole family went to see it, and they loved it, can't stop talking about it...wonderful cast!! Thank you Viola!!❤❤
Great interview! The interviewer was just as amazing as the cast! Loved it!
This movie was RIVETING! It was powerful...and evocative...and uplifting🤩!!
@SocialismKills
Жыл бұрын
"How accurate is The Woman King?" we learned that in real life, the Dahomey are much more the villains than the heroes. The Kingdom of Dahomey was a bloodthirsty society bent on conquest. It was customary for the Dahomey to return home with the rotting heads and genitals of those they killed in battle. They conquered neighboring African states and took their citizens as slaves, selling many in the Atlantic slave trade in exchange for items like rifles, tobacco, and alcohol. Many of the slaves they sold ended up in America. They also kept some slaves for themselves to work on royal plantations. The business of slavery is what brought Dahomey most of its wealth. For them, it very much came down to either enslave others or become enslaved yourself. The Agojie (women warriors) fought in slave raids along with the male fighters. There are accounts of Dahomey warriors conducting slave raids on villages where they cut the heads off of the elderly and rip the bottom jaw bones off others. During the raids, they'd burn the villages to the ground. Those who they let live, including the children, were taken captive and sold as slaves. The movie strategically downplays this part of Dahomey's history, so as to not complicate the story with the truth. Each year in Dahomey, roughly 500 slaves and criminals were mass executed in large-scale human sacrifices during the religious ceremonies of a festival known as the Annual Customs of Dahomey. Most were sacrificed by way of decapitation, a method of killing widely used by the Dahomean kings. The 1727 Annual Customs of the Dahomey ceremony reportedly saw as many as 4,000 people sacrificed.
@kipwonder2233
Жыл бұрын
@@SocialismKills Well...if you pay attention starting at 14:30...you'll note that the interviewer reminds us that this story is a fictional account. Clearly...this story is NOT meant to be historically accurate. It's meant to entertain and uplift. That being said...ALL history, including/especially that recounted in history books is perspectival. So, relax...and enjoy. Your argument is meaningless and an OBVIOUS attempt to discredit. It won't work. We (i.e., those that matter) love this story❤️
@gatestimonymiracle1302
Жыл бұрын
@@SocialismKills majority of the slaves didn't get sent to America. We are actually in Ghana and Togo. We celebrate hogbe each year to celebrate our escape from Dahomey
@zoukiezouk2278
Жыл бұрын
Yeah and also a lie because it did not tell the truth about how that nation became strong because of the slaves it took and sold.
The beautiful young Lady in purple was awesome!