So "The Woman King" movie is based on a real story?

Actress "Viola Davis" played the lead role of Nanisca in the movie "The Woman King"

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Viola Davis as Nanisca a female warrior defending the African kingdom of Dahomey Shown as a powerful team leader.

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King Gezo of Dahomey (played by John Boyega in the film) mobilized his warriors from 1818 to 1858.

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At that time, manpower was very scarce due to the European slave trade.

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According to the source, a then-Queen "Hangbe" who reigned in the previous century, started this group to provide her own bodyguards.

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It can be said that "The Woman King" Movie is based on real events.

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