The Woman King / Ep. 218

On Episode 218 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we visit the kingdom of Dahomey on our review of The Woman King, starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, and Lashana Lynch. 

Rico and Jess discuss the number 1 movie at the box office, including the complicated history surrounding the portrayal of this African state, Viola Davis’s powerhouse performance, the intense themes of the movie, comparisons to Black Panther, the best and most emotionally evocative scenes, and more in spoilers!

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