Posts tagged GERSHA PHILLIPS
Costume Review, Remix and Rendering #2: THE WOMAN KING (2022)

First, a quick summary.  Please note: SPOILERS AHEAD!

Picture it, we’re in the African kingdom of Dahomey, in the early 1800s and we’re protected by an all-female army lead by General Nanisca (played by Auntie Viola). There’s an opposing group called the Oyo who link up with the Portuguese slave traders.  Nanisca’s gals not only protect Dahomey, they free slaves too. 

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