Crime ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 2019 · 2h 12m

Queen & Slim

Queen & Slim poster
Director
Melina Matsoukas
Cast
Daniel Kaluuya as Slim Jodie Turner-Smith as Queen Bokeem Woodbine as Uncle Earl Sturgill Simpson as Police Officer Reed Flea as Mr. Shepherd Chloë Sevigny as Mrs. Shepherd
Crew
Tat Radcliffe — Director of Photography Pete Beaudreau — Editor Devonté Hynes — Original Music Composer Lena Waithe — Screenplay Lena Waithe — Story James Frey — Story
Tagline

Two souls on the run, bound by love and fueled by freedom.

Synopsis

While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results.

Trailer Queen & Slim — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
on the runblack activistpolice officer killedracist copfirst datewoman directorkiller on the run
Key Collaborators
Melina Matsoukas Director Tat Radcliffe Director of Photography Pete Beaudreau Editor Devonté Hynes Original Music Composer Lena Waithe Screenplay Lena Waithe Story James Frey Story Andrew Coles Producer Michelle Knudsen Producer Pamela Abdy Producer James Frey Producer Lena Waithe Producer
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