First Thursday Films presents: “The Woman King”
Partners: MSP Film & MN Historical Society
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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…
Come for the movie — and stay for the conversation, led this month by MSP Film programmer, Craig Laurence Rice, with author and Professor of American Studies at Macalester College, Duchess Harris.
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- Craig Laurence Rice
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- Duchess Harris
These conversations at the Capri on the Northside are always really interesting and engaging and this evening’s discussion will be no exception! Plan to stay, listen, speak up, enjoy.
AND…check out the outstanding slate of upcoming First Thursday Films including The Woman King, The Last Dragon, and more.
Be @ the movies! Noteworthy films with good conversation that follows each screening on the first Thursday of every month. The series is presented by MSP Film, the Capri, and the Minnesota Historical Society.