Capri: The Woman King

Showings

Capri Theater Thu, Apr 6, 2023 7:00 PM
Film Info
Program:First Thursday Films @ the Capri
Release Year:2022
Runtime:126 min
Country/Region:USA
Language:English
Rating:PG-13
Print Source:Sony Pictures Entertainment
Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RDaPV_rJ1Y
Tags:Action
Drama
History
Historical Drama
Women Directors
Cast/Crew
Director:Gina Prince-Bythewood
Executive Producer:Peter McAleese
Producer:Cathy Schulman
Viola Davis
Julius Tennon
Maria Bello
Cinematographer:Polly Morgan
Screenwriter:Maria Bello
Dana Stevens
Editor:Terilyn A. Shropshire
Composer:Terence Blanchard
Lebo M.
Principal Cast:Viola Davis
Thuso Mbedu
Lashana Lynch
Sheila Atim
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
John Boyega

Description

THURSDAY, April 6 • 7PM • AT THE CAPRI THEATER

Capri Theater Address: 2027 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Tickets to First Thursday Films are now free for Northside residents (zip codes 55411, 55412, 55430). Northsiders will be asked to submit their zip code information at the door or enter it as a promo code during checkout.

Post-screening community discussion guest to be announced.

About the Film

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…


FIRST THURSDAYS @ THE CAPRI

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 Theater, and the Minnesota Historical Society.