It’s Black History Month and Mercedes K. Milner is celebrating with a deep dive into Lena Waithe’s Queen & Slim (2019). Tune it and listen to her breakdown of a powerful script, the “good hair” stereotype, and adding your authentic voice to your writing!

Researched and Produced by Mercedes K. Milner

Original Theme Song by FOOSH

Additional music from ZapSplat and David Miles

Source Articles for further reading:

Melina Matsoukas on ‘Queen & Slim’ Inspirations and Why Her Film is No ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ - Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter

The Powerful Perspective of “Queen & Slim” - Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker

Decoding Queen & Slim: The Subtle Symbolism That Made the Film Sing - McKenzie Jean-Phillipe, The Oprah Magazine

Queen and Slim is Inspired by Real-Life Events, but the Story is Completely Original - Jonathan Borge, The Oprah Magazine

‘Queen & Slim’: Film Review - Preter Debruge, Variety

Queen & Slim - Sheila O’Malley, RogerEbert.com