Melina Matsoukas takes the established subgenre of road trip movies and uses it as the foundation for a story that will blow you away with its power, weight, and sublime style. Forced to go on the run from the law, Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) and Slim (Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya) become reluctant heroes in the fight against oppressive law enforcement. It presents sensitively explored dilemmas of faith and ethics, boldly confronting the fractured social fabric of the modern day United States. Coupled with two phenomenal performances from Turner-Smith and Kaluuya, Queen and Slim is an extraordinary and powerful piece of modern cinema.
