
Ep. 102: Queen & Slim (2019)
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About this listen
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