Queen & Slim

Synopsis

Melina Matsoukas' Queen & Slim (2019) kicks off with a first date gone wrong and never lets up. When an Ohio traffic stop turns deadly, our heroes – a sharp-tongued lawyer and her God-fearing date – are thrust into a high-stakes journey across America. Dubbed 'the Black Bonnie and Clyde' by the media, they navigate a minefield of systemic racism and unexpected allies.

Fresh from a career directing music videos, Matsoukas brings visual swagger to her debut feature. Every frame pops, from Southern highways to underground clubs. But beneath the lush visuals lurks an exploration of injustice that'll make you squirm.

Equal parts love story and political powder keg, Queen & Slim (2019) is an unforgettable ride.