Queen & Slim

Queen & Slim is a 2019 American crime drama film directed by Melina Matsoukas. The movie follows the story of Queen and Slim, two African Americans who go on the run after killing a police officer in self-defense during a traffic stop gone wrong. As they navigate their escape, they become unwitting symbols of trauma, grief, and the struggle for justice in a racially divided America. The film explores themes of identity, injustice, and the power of love amidst societal turmoil.