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Queen and Slim

A young black couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when they are pulled over by a police officer on their way home.

A young black couple, Queen and Slim, go on a forgettable first date together in Ohio. As Slim drives Queen home, they are pulled over by the police for a minor traffic violation - with a tragic outcome which forces the pair to go on the run together.

The incident, which is caught on camera, goes viral, and people around the country track the escape of these two unlikely fugitives.

2 hours, 1 minute

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Next Saturday 01:10
BBC Two

Credits

Slim Daniel Kaluuya
Queen Jodie Turner-Smith
Uncle Earl Bokeem Woodbine
Mrs Shepherd Chloe Sevigny
Mr Shepherd Flea
Police Officer Reed Sturgill Simpson
Goddess Indya Moore
Sheriff Edgar Benito Martinez
Sheriff Junior Jahi Di'Allo Winston
Chubby Bryant Tardy
Director Melina Matsoukas
Writer James Frey
Writer Lena Waithe

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