Queen & Slim – Featured at the Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Festival
MOVIE SYNOPSIS
Queen & Slim is a 2019 American romantic, racially charged road drama film directed by Melina Matsoukas and with a screenplay by Lena Waithe from a story by James Frey and Waithe. The film tells the story of a young social worker and his attorney date who go on the run after shooting a prejudiced police officer in self-defense, during a traffic stop. Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Sevigny, Flea, Sturgill Simpson and Indya Moore also star.
The Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Festival is a multi-day event held in February at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes, DE, highlighting films that explore Black culture, history, and experiences. Hosted by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society (RBFS) and in partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ), it features curated screenings, receptions, and discussions.
The festival aims to foster community dialogue and highlight the diverse, often untold stories of African Americans.
