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Kelly Rowland, Snoop Dogg And More Celebs Buy-Out Screenings Of 'Queen & Slim'

Screenings have been bought-out in cities like Houston and Los Angeles.
Kelly Rowland, Snoop Dogg And More Celebs Buy-Out Screenings Of 'Queen & Slim'
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By Paula Rogo · Updated November 4, 2020
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Queen & Slim opens this week, and celebs are coming out in support of the critically-acclaimed film.

The likes of Kelly Rowland, Snoop Dogg, Roxane Gay and Chaka Zulu have decided to buy-out screenings of the film.

In the script written by Waithe and based on an original idea by bestselling author James Frey, ESSENCE November coverstar Jodie Smith-Turner’s Queen plays a defense attorney who goes on a first date with Kaluuya’s character, Slim, before things go awry.

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“A must see for the community,” Snoop said on Instagram in an announcement he was buying a screening in Los Angeles. “Joining a movement to buy out theaters on Friday and make sure that everyone can see QUEEN & SLIM.”

Kelly Rowland ended up buying out two screenings in her hometown of Houston in support of the film

“Because it’s a GREAT film, and because it’s made by two incredibly talented WOMEN!” she said.

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TOPICS:  Kelly Rowland Lena Waithe Queen & Slim