TIFF Review: The Woman King starring Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega is a rousing battle epic that wears its heart on its sleeve

A battle epic in the vein of Braveheart and Gladiator, The Woman King is based on the Agojie, the women warriors of the Kingdom of Dahomey in 19th century Western Africa (the territory of Dahomey now lies within Benin). Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Dana Stevens—with a story credi...