
Leonard Wantchekon
Economist at Princeton University and descendant of the Dahomey Amazons. Served as an advisor on the movie The Woman King.
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Sep 16, 2022 • 26min
The true story of The Woman King
Gina Prince-Bythewood, the director known for Love & Basketball, and Leonard Wantchekon, a Princeton economist and descendant of the Dahomey Amazons, delve into the historical epic The Woman King. They discuss the empowering narrative of Dahomey's elite all-female fighting force while grappling with the kingdom's dark involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. The pair highlight the balance between celebrating female heroism and acknowledging moral complexities, emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling and representation in film.


