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.
MPA rating: PG-13; sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language and partial nudity.|||adult
directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood ; screenplay by Dana Stevens ; story by Maria Bello and Dana Stevens ; produced by Cathy Schulman, Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Maria Bello ; TriStar Pictures presents ; in association with eOne, TSG Entertainment II ; a JuVee Productions and Welle Entertainment production.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2022.
Wide screen (2.40:1).
Special features: Commentary with director Gina Prince-Bythewood and editor Terilyn A. Shropshire; Storytellers; Representation matters; Thuso Mbedu auditions.
Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John Boyega.
DVD, region 1, NTSC; widescreen (2.40:1); Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
English or Spanish dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English described video.
Director of photography, Polly Morgan ; editor, Terilyn A. Shropshire ; music, Terence Blanchard.
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