Sam Ashworth-Hayes Sam Ashworth-Hayes

The Woman King’s flawed history lesson

This Hollywood version is both less complicated and less interesting than the reality

Nanisca, portrayed by Viola Davis, is the star of The Woman King (Credit: Sony Pictures)

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