Queen & Slim

Queen & Slim

Year: 2019

Runtime: 132 min

Language: English

Director: Melina Matsoukas

DramaRomanceCrime

During an awkward first date, a Black man and a white woman are pulled over by a police officer. When the encounter escalates, they are forced to kill the officer and go on the run. As they journey across the country, they confront the harsh realities of racial profiling and police brutality, forging an unlikely connection and finding strength in their shared struggle for survival.

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1

Dinner at the Diner

The film opens in a cozy diner in Cleveland, Ohio, where Queen is on a Tinder date with Slim. They share a meal while Queen candidly discusses the weight of her profession and her feelings of solitude.

Cleveland, Ohio
2

Escalation with Officer Reed

As Slim drives Queen home, they encounter Officer Reed who pulls them over. The situation escalates quickly when Reed orders Slim out of the car and begins searching it, causing tension and confusion for Queen.

3

Desperate Measures

In a panic, Queen exits the vehicle to document the incident. When Reed fires a shot that grazes her leg, Slim reacts by tackling the officer, leading to a violent struggle for the gun.

4

Fleeing the Scene

After Slim fatally shoots Officer Reed in self-defense, Queen urges him to run. They realize they must quickly escape to avoid the police and begin their desperate flight.

5

Destroying Evidence

In their haste to evade capture, Queen and Slim destroy their phones, making it harder for authorities to track them. They take refuge in various locations while planning their next moves.

6

Encounter with Sheriff Edgar

They flag down a driver named Edgar, who unwittingly reveals himself to be a sheriff. In a tense moment, they force him at gunpoint to assist them by driving them back to their car.

7

A Boy's Viral Connection

After a risky meal stop, a young boy returns with a video of the incident that went viral. Slim’s actions inadvertently lead to an injury for the boy's father, yet the father sees them as heroes.

8

Seeking Refuge with Earl

Queen reaches out to her uncle Earl for help. He reluctantly agrees but stresses the importance of changing their appearances to avoid capture as they begin to comprehend the gravity of their situation.

9

Police at Earl's Place

As they plan their next move at Earl's house, police arrive, heightening the urgency of their escape. The trio quickly realizes that they need to flee before they are caught.

10

Dance of Freedom

Queen and Slim take a moment to celebrate their fleeting freedom by entering a nightclub and dancing. This brief joy is overshadowed by the persistent danger they face from law enforcement.

11

Encounter with the Mechanic

A car breakdown leads them to a mechanic whose beliefs challenge their actions and the narrative surrounding Reed's death. This interaction highlights the complexity of the societal issues they are grappling with.

12

Visit to Queen's Mother's Grave

In a poignant moment, Queen visits her mother’s grave and confronts personal feelings of loss and betrayal. This emotional sharing brings Queen and Slim closer together amid their harrowing journey.

13

Finding Temporary Shelter

The couple finds temporary refuge with the Shepherds, who show compassion amidst chaos. However, the fragile peace is interrupted as law enforcement begins to close in on their location.

14

Final Escape and Tragedy

In a desperate bid to evade arrest, they navigate through chaos and confusion. Tragically, Queen is fatally shot, leaving Slim devastated and grasping for connection as he succumbs beside her.

15

Legacy and Mourning

After their deaths, the media twists their story into one of crime, yet communities mourn their loss. Queen and Slim become symbols of resistance in the ongoing fight for justice as crowds gather to honor their memory.

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