Queen & Slim [videorecording] / Universal Pictures and Makeready present ; in association with 3Blackdot and Bron Creative ; a Makeready production ; a De La Revolución Films, Hillman Grad Productions and 3Blackdot production ; directed by Melina Matsoukas ; screenplay by Lena Waithe ; story by James Frey and Lena Waithe ; produced by James Frey, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, Michelle Knudsen, Andrew C. Coles, Brad Weston, Pamela Abdy.
While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman, are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results, when the man kills the police officer in self-defense. Terrified and in fear for their lives, the man, a retail employee, and the woman, a criminal defense lawyer, are forced to go on the run. But the incident is captured on video and goes viral, and the couple unwittingly becomes a symbol of trauma.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2019.Special features: A deeper meaning; Melina & Lena; Off the script; On the run with Queen & Slim; feature commentary with director/producer Melina Matsoukas and writer/producer Lena Waithe.Wide screen (2.39:1)
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Tat Radcliffe ; editor, Pete Beaudreau ; music, Devonté Hynes.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Sevigny, Flea, Sturgill Simpson, Indya Moore, Benito Martinez, Jahi Di'allo Winston.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R; for violence, some strong sexuality, nudity, pervasive language, and brief drug use.
- Accessibility Note:
- English subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); described video (Dolby 2.0).
- System Details Note:
- DVD, Dolby digital 5.1; wide screen (2.39:1) ; region 1.
- Language Note:
- English or Spanish dialogue (Dolby 5.1 surround); Spanish subtitles.
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- 43 of 43 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Branch Library | DVD GEN QUE (Text) | 36015000850970 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | DVD GEN QUE (Text) | 36015000842423 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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Summary:
While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman, are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results, when the man kills the police officer in self-defense. Terrified and in fear for their lives, the man, a retail employee, and the woman, a criminal defense lawyer, are forced to go on the run. But the incident is captured on video and goes viral, and the couple unwittingly becomes a symbol of trauma.
