“The Woman King” has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes after about 30 reviews, and Sony and the movie’s producers expect the uniqueness of the story to play in its favor.

Viola Davis to Close Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival With Spotlight on ‘The Woman King’ The actress will take part in a conversation and share clips from the upcoming movie.

"The Woman King" is equal parts a story of slavery and resilience. The Viola Davis -led film about the Agojie, the all-female African army that inspired the fictional Dora Milaje in Marvel's ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with South African actress Thuso Mbedu about her role in "The Woman King," a new movie about woman warriors in 19th century West Africa.