The Woman King

Premiere Cinema Society members granted admission starting 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Non-Premiere Cinema Society members granted admission starting 20 minutes prior to showtime.

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The Woman King

November 6, 2022 @ 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Woman King
Followed by a Q&A with Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Actress Thuso Mbedu
Courtesy of TriStar Pictures

The Woman King is 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 fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood
Written By Maria Bello and Dana Stevens
Starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega
2h 14m

Details

Date:
November 6, 2022
Time:
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Category:

Venue

SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre
2044 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 United States