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The Woman King shut out from awards season is truly a sight to behold. The film, director & actors gave us some of the best work this year.
But I tell you what- #TheWomanKing went triple platinum with THE PEOPLE. @GPBmadeit will continue to do queen things!
[correction- there were SAG and BAFTA nominations for The Woman King as there should be! But they shoulda DOMINATED this whole season and it’s upsetting me and my homegirls!!!]
As a movie, #TheWomanKing was good, its light on dialogue but has well-choreographed action scenes; both the costumes and general cinematography are stunning (they took some liberties with the fort) and watching it was worth every second
The movie's runtime is mostly spent on the Agojie, but since most reviews were uninterested in that but instead focused on Dahomey's history
(or rather; what they think is Dahomey's history that they feel wasn't accurately portrayed)
I'll confine my commentary to that as well
(or rather; what they think is Dahomey's history that they feel wasn't accurately portrayed)
I'll confine my commentary to that as well
To bring context, I have pulled together this brief “thread”🧵 to not only speak on the Dahomey tribe but other aspects that #Thewomanking does not include. For the inspiration of #BoycottWomenKing, please watch the #Tonetalks video: bit.ly/3QQdFHu
#BOYCOTTTHEWOMANKING
#BOYCOTTTHEWOMANKING
First, some of us are aware of the “Door of No Return”. Others of us are aware that a significant number of slaves were moved from the interior of Africa to the western coast of Africa which is now Ghana, Benin, and even the Ivory Coast. Hence, we were SOLD “not” STOLEN.
In this clip, it is notable that it has been discussed even as far back as 30-35 years ago the role that African Slave Traders took on in the Atlantic Slave Trade. However, there are still some who would like to minimize that role.
Lupita Nyong'o reacting to the HORROR of the Dahomey's African Slave Trading history. After this, Lupita LEFT #TheWomanKing movie. #BoycottWomanKing #BOYCOTTTHEWOMANKING
2018 #BoycottWomanKing
2020
On one hand this actress says #TheWomanKing is historical, it's real but when promoting this movie they never discuss the REAL history that the Dahomey were African Slave Traders. This movie does not sit right with my soul. #BoycottWomanKing
Gina Torres Tweet: https://t.co/ss5q8aiPJY
Idris Elba Tweet: https://t.co/CbQ81O8la9
John Boyega has shared an insight into his love life and what he’s looking for in a partner, should you be interested 👀
(Spoiler alert: we are) 👇🏾
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(Spoiler alert: we are) 👇🏾
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The 30-year-old actor, who plays the role of King Ghezo in #TheWomanKing, has never publicly dated anyone, and while it sounds like he won’t be any time soon, that doesn’t mean he’s not looking for love...
Asked whether he now focuses on love after focusing on work for so long, he said:
‘Both are a priority. That’s changed. I’m 30 now. From 28, I just worked on getting peace and getting myself together. Moving with honesty and transparency.'
‘Both are a priority. That’s changed. I’m 30 now. From 28, I just worked on getting peace and getting myself together. Moving with honesty and transparency.'
Thoughts on #ThewomanKing and Dahomey
truths, inaccuracies and slave trade
-The movie's general story isn't wrong; the Dahomey amazons -an all female regiment of Dahomey's army- did fight the French colonial armies in two wars; the first was in 1890 and the second was in 1892
truths, inaccuracies and slave trade
-The movie's general story isn't wrong; the Dahomey amazons -an all female regiment of Dahomey's army- did fight the French colonial armies in two wars; the first was in 1890 and the second was in 1892
-The king of Dahomey at the time however was Behanzin (r. 1890-1894) not Ghezo (r 1818-1859) who apparently, is the character played by John Boyega
the two are separated by another king named Glele
the two are separated by another king named Glele
the Amazons, like most west African armies by that time- were using guns, but they did carry swords for arm-to-arm combat
the trailer mostly shows guns in enemy forces
eg this man facing off with Viola's character; he's most likely a Senegalese soldier in the French forces
the trailer mostly shows guns in enemy forces
eg this man facing off with Viola's character; he's most likely a Senegalese soldier in the French forces
