"Queen and Slim" Daniel Kaluuya Interview (Raw)

Daniel Kaluuya talks about "Queen and Slim," the film written and produced by Lena Waithe and how he connected to the main character. He also talked with Karen about being a British-born actor playing American roles as well as why he's remaking "Barney."
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[@faith5897]

He is gorgeous, intelligent, phenomenal actor and just so scrumptious.

[@antruss4843]

This interview was a great expression of how success doesn't remove trauma. Black people are the only ethnic group in the west not allowed to heal.

[@Chicago48]

I would never expect that from the British. I have to pay closer attention. He never talked about his dad; I wonder if he knows his dad and if he's close?

[@excellentttt]

his dad didn't raise him. i doubt they are close. he has stated repeatedly his mom raised him alone.

[@underthemoonandoverthesky]

It's always a pleasure watching and listening to Daniel Kaluuya's interviews. He is so mesmerizing, insightful, charming and intelligent. His eyes just pull you in.

[@danyelleiman2248]

This man is so brilliant and beautifully handsome 😍

[@BIGGSEXXEY]

great actor and I'm loving his interviews.

[@KayJay79]

I love his mother's response to being called that atrocious word. "Move out my way, I've got somewhere to go." - as if she's saying stop wasting my time with your foolishness, I've got real business to tend to!

[@dlilwon]

Reminds me of Jennifer Lewis’s response to a similar question.

[@dlilwon]

Reminds me of Jennifer Lewis’s response to a similar question.

[@bromleyphillips6625]

Totally!

[@niyatelfar]

Out of all Daniel's interviews that I've watched, this is the first time I'm hearing about his raw experience w the police when he was 20

[@TheAmberDTaylor]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen with Daniel. Thanks Karen for asking great questions, and getting amazing answers. Daniel...thank you for your art! 🥰🎭

[@HH-vg5sb]

“A handsome black man”

[@BIGGSEXXEY]

YES!!!🥰

[@wearenotpoetsx]

LOVED THIS INTERVIEW SO MUCH. also Daniel kaluuya mannnnnn.

[@Zaire0819]

Wow, he is so handsome ... them there eyes

[@roslynwilliams4917]

Excellent interview, he is a fascinating person.

[@clermoninspirestherapybeyond]

I Love, Love this interview. Thank you, Daniel, for sharing your story. RACISM is UNIVERSAL. We need to stop this divide among other black people who live elsewhere but may live the black experience, no matter if it is in America or somewhere else.

[@tamaracharese]

I can see the trauma in him during his story about the police brutality in Britain... folks swear it’s all good in Europe. It’s not

[@jahfreep]

Tamara Thomas folks also swear brutality to black people only happens in America.

[@moniquel6273]

Northern Light The black people in the U.K. come from former British colonies and came after the Second World War due to labour shortages. So no, Europeans do not have a right to be racist towards us. They initiated the contact with us.

[@locks4]

@Northern Light look up the term " racist" and you will realize that black people for the most part are not racist

[@merriemelodies7830]

@Northern Light Prejudiced perhaps, bigoted maybe, but lacking the power required to be racist.

[@sexyhomeowner9345]

@Northern Light I hope you feel the same about Whites living outside Europe. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.

[@garyAjames]

I'm a dude and him talking about what happened to him by the police hit me. I almost cried. It's disturbing that I'm so used to police brutality and abuse afflicted upon us but the dehumanization is almost ten times worse. I have to decompress

[@imanamusic2011]

Sorry you went thru that. I cried. Some 'people' walking this earth are not human. We just have to keep vigilant with these creatures.

[@garyAjames]

@@imanamusic2011 thanks for that sis

[@imanamusic2011]

@PurelyAfrican Nah, I think she had good intentions. It was a tough story to tell and I think he actually went deeper on it at Karen's show because she is a very well respected black woman in media.

[@nadiyahx]

I love the way he explained the mindset of racism. The root of it, came from Europe, where white folks come from. For black people to take offense of him taking the role of Slim, because he is not from America is crazy. Our experience with hate is worldwide. This man is soo beautiful💪🏾❤

[@AyannaDanaya]

My respect for him is so real. Love him and his work.

[@metaniz]

Karen, that's why you get paid the big bucks. Outstanding interview that revealed Daniel Kaluuya's humanity, craft and connection to the diaspora! You the 1⃣

[@CarlosCasanova9]

GREAT interview this is the first time ive heard him talk in detail about suing the police

[@elizabethdalgliesh6085]

I still come back to watch this great interview🌟 ❤🌹

[@rroberts7073]

This interview makes me truly want to see this movie.

[@rroberts7073]

@@Rameses3113 We can't meet because I am going for sure! 🤗🤗

[@denanewton1518]

Wow so sad all the stuff he has went through. Most people would be extremely traumatized and wouldn't be able to function after that. He is so strong but I dont know if he has healed , I hope he has. He is a beautiful black man and a great actor.

[@chinalee8318]

Wow😪❤️ I respect and admire him so much now. What an amazing actor ❤️ You are an inspiration to black boys and men , rather you know it or not. Queen and slim couldn’t have been played by anyone else. You deserve an Oscar. Thank you for being brave. Hearing your childhood stories made me tear up! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@merriemelodies7830]

This interview just came into my feed. Bravo to Karen Hunter. I immediately subscribed. As for Daniel Kaluuya, WOW!

[@beloved3244]

I love it when this dude corrects people ... did the same thing to jimmel kimmel..HALarious .. 1:40

[@mikec5641]

I am oficially in love and inspired by Karen and Daniel. As a creative person comitted to combatting racism you two exemplify what I aspore to be.....

[@ShayP76]

Every interview I see of his I fall deeper in love. Such a fascinating black man

[@juanitachandler3016]

Great interview!!! Will see him with different eyes moving forward.

[@skyie19]

Great interview!

[@sweetsoundsofreading4733]

Realist best interview I've seen him in... and I was pretty impressed with several of his past interviews.

[@imanamusic2011]

Wonderful interview!

[@KevinJonessuprq87]

I'm glad I rediscovered your show. You, your co-hosts and guests are value-added listening.

[@KarenHunterShow]

Thanks, Kevin!

[@NinjaOutfitInTheWash]

He’s such an attractive person. So insightful and intelligent. And handsome to boot. He’s just straight up hot lol.

[@kristin8270]

This was a great interview! He seems so down earth. 😊

[@antruss4843]

Another great video Karen.

[@kingchepellSEUM]

Excellent program Karen ,, Daniel Kaluuya.,

[@sheryl5874]

I came across this channel recently and I do enjoy the interviews.

[@KarenHunterShow]

Thank you, Sheryl!

[@KarenHunterShow]

@John Holloway man...stop lying! You were accused of being a troll for trolling. Call up, please. Cowards hide in comment sections.

[@jesswinfrey]

He is such an amazing person!!

[@vinayashakti3255]

But dude does make a sistuh smile..Phenomenal Actor!

[@manubeez1708]

This dude is my favorite actor working today. I'm a fan of his work and personality. He is dope af.

[@TheLovely990]

Talented actor🤗❤

[@4jeanjs]

Wow. The most honest, moving interview ever. He reared up when he touched on Lithuania at age 16. Hellofa a guy.

[@ProjectDystopia]

Very good interview, Ms. Hunter.

[@KarenHunterShow]

thank you!

[@MissTamika11]

This man is FINE!!!!!! Effortlessly...so charismatic...beyond physical...

[@frowhatitsworth]

Knowing his history with the police is heartbreaking.

[@MrHammer102]

Having raised 3 sons that loved Barney and watched it over and over day after day, I too started hating Barney! When I say my youngest son would play his Barney VHS tapes over and over and he had like 4 of them didn't matter, whichever one was in the VCR got played over and over again. That song became annoying. Anyway! Great interview as always Karen I will go see Queen and Slim. This brother is intense, and I like black men that are not afraid to speak their minds. 👏👏👏👏✊✊✊✊✊ Again sorry about the Barney rant. I'm working on it in therapy. 😂😂😂😂

[@5hineepropertyofleetaemin]

He is so fine 😍 So talented, love him ❤️

[@rangerwalker5369]

Say what you want about the Brits, they know how to dress up.

[@nicolelawrence7722]

This is a great movie. Makes you appreciate good film making and acting.

[@freedomring1860]

I saw this movie yesterday. I never expected to tear up, cuz I don't do that at movies. But I did. It touched me in a way I didn't see coming. I really appreciated the msg behind the "Brotha" at the end sold them out. Loved this film. Love Karen Hunter too. Have been a fan of her work for years. One of the Most Prolific voices of our time hands down.

[@KarenHunterShow]

Thank you!!! I appreciate that...all of it.

[@sexyhomeowner9345]

Great interview. xD

[@m.w.3256]

Phenomenal interview and the concentrating presence of Daniel Kaluuya! Love your show, Karen!

[@KarenHunterShow]

Thank you!

[@Samsam-vq4se]

i love daniel kaluuya

[@AR-uz6kq]

You are a HERO in my opinion!!

[@amiralamb]

He was in Skins! I loved that series.

[@angielaree5506]

I love me some Daniel kaluuya😍😍

[@bribailey2949]

We gotta love on each other all SHADESSSSS. We will rise up ✊🏾

[@Therealmoseslupai]

Man I wanna watch this film. Killed it in Get Out. That British accent is unique. 💯

[@angelablake320]

He is so talented and handsome

[@joyl3321]

What a sexy chocolate brotha, nooo don't cut the hair! And What a great interview - could listen to him for hours. Loved the movie & didn't know he was connected to Barney (now have to see it too). Thanks Karen, you neva disappoint !!

[@ratbatnufftime2861]

These british actors are really stepping up!!!

[@buutifuleyes]

Sir Kaluuya I mean no disrespect....but you are fionnneee and your persona is smooth like cocoa butter. 😍

[@vinayashakti3255]

This movie got me shook up more than i already was..i had a racist incident a year ago..that i'm still trying to shake off..nothing was done about it..i talked to everyone i could to receive help..till i ran out of steam..and so now what..anxiety..tears and fear is what i'm left with..WTF

[@mark5009mark5009]

He got Karen hunter to smile he was flirting with her lol so smooth

[@bobbybuckhead]

Karen,Bless Her Heart, likes playing a “Tufty” ( Public Persona )but she’s “REALLY” very shy ,kind ,extremely focused and reserved.

[@anonymousbap3406]

She could have been better prepared for this interview & did accurate research. However Daniel delivers ... love him.

[@sjsjsj8522]

He was crazy in Widows!!

[@destinyjordan423]

I'm in Love..💕

[@makeHimknown3]

I've been going to Uganda for over 10 years.... The Pearl of Africa 🌍

[@josiahwalker5431]

I got to admit, I was not going to see this movie, However,after this interview, i’m going to see it tomorrow. Question, Karen,Do you have a list of Books you read on your web site?

[@MrBarmore90222]

Josiah walker It was good.. better than I expected...

[@KarenHunterShow]

Yes. I am starting a book club in 2020.

[@HapiGutHapiLife19]

Reminds me of Thomasina n Bushrod made back in the 70's. Very good movie. They were outlaws..bank robbers!

[@Redd91ful]

1:35 I was like woahwoahwoah what’s going on

[@bribailey2949]

Fine and talented

[@tinamarie4]

Love him.....sexy and intelligent

[@jasmineadjei2552]

Wow, that story about the police, wow wow wow. That’s a lot! Daniel I’m so sorry that happened to you.

[@DJimpanziG]

I'm really curious with the new Barney Movie

[@loveafrica97]

Yeo, wth.. the police incident.. oh my god!

[@makeHimknown3]

Did he say "I'm Jiggy" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tracylee4451]

Karen goes hard on errbody lmao. Saw Queen and Slim enjoyed the movie there were two scenes hard to stomach but I understand why the story was written in the way that it was.

[@KarenHunterShow]

consistent...

[@tracylee4451]

@@KarenHunterShow indeed 😂

[@adcharles7625]

British racism is similar to Canadian Racism. It is low key but colourism isn't a thing in Canada to Blacks; but it is to other ethnic groups.

[@relationshit3]

Intersting!

[@loveafrica97]

That’s not right

[@caterinaayele]

Wow... The Ukrainian story is tough! And it's exactly what is going in Italy nowadays! Mind blowing 🥺

[@TheSuperbeauty24]

I don't care for Lena. She stays casting the most undermine women in her films. Plus she's always comparing the BLACK community plight to lgbtq community

[@Lil08103]

what are "undermine" women?

[@aurelia5905]

" thas TUESday stop playin "

[@tzach6745]

Khahallal Yah Hallelujah same word

[@tzach6745]

@The All Power Team it's Hebrew from an "arcane" ancient dialect I wonder if he's actually thought about it

[@cinnamonvsgkaraokediva2262]

I love his teeth

[@ksekweyama]

@Karen Hunter Show Excellent interview Karen I really enjoyed it. By the way, if you are interested in reading books on Black British history, I recommend these books: Staying Power by Peter Fryer Black People In The British Empire by Peter Fryer Global Dimensions Of The African Diaspora (Second Edition) by Joseph E Harris Britain's Black Debt by Hillary Beckles Black London: The Imperial Metropolis And Decolonization In The Twentieth Century by Marc Matera London Is The Place For Me: Black Britons, Citizenship And The Politics Of Race by Kennetta Hammond Perry (She's an African American sister who has done excellent writings on Black British and Black American solidarity activism) The Making Of The Black Working Class In Britain by Ron Ramdin How Black People Overcame Fifty Years Of Repression In Britain: Volume 1 - 1945-1995 by Vince Hines (Even though there was a black population in Britain prior to 1945) Black Slaves In Britain by F.O. Shyllon Black People In Britain 1550-1850 by F.O. Shyllon Black Americans In Victorian Britain by Jeffrey Green.

[@KarenHunterShow]

Thank you, Kevin!

[@ksekweyama]

@@KarenHunterShow You're welcome. And just to add these 3 more recommended books: British Capitalism & British Slavery by Eric Williams Roots & Culture: Cultural Politics In The Making Of Black Britain by Eddie Chambers Black 1919: Riots, Racism & Resistance In Imperial Britain by Jacqueline Jenkinson (UK's race riots and violent terrorism, including arson attacks and home invasions against blacks in the UK during the summer of the year 1919)

[@Xyzxyz26117]

Fucking gorgeous sexy intelligent beautiful human being

[@lennonjones4737]

Why my dude looking around the room like he’s being interrogated lol

[@loveafrica97]

Other than Stephan King, no one could have played the role Daniel played in Queen and Slim

[@fashionaddict11]

LMAOO 20:23 took me out

[@raquellestarfire6539]

Love this interview but........what is he looking at? I understand that he's looking at you but his eyes heads towards the ceiling often.

[@tiarae.5592]

He may be in thought or fighting back tears of hurt, anger, etc. when speaking of his racist experiences.

[@MadisonPettway_]

It kinda seems the camera is placed low and facing up at him to me

[@niyatelfar]

Could also be a form of social anxiety..

[@tinagemcgee6190]

20:35

[@gainingground6844]

@Karen You should me say something now!

[@gainingground6844]

#JustaniggaBut #Language

[@gainingground6844]

#CapitolizeImpoetancies #Verbage #LanguageMatters

[@gainingground6844]

#$Nigga.The Nigga #aniggagots $®®®®^^^$$$$$$$$$+.-#LostinTranslation

[@themoonbleu627]

state sanctioned bullying

[@therealgodessisis]

"I went to an all black school." Not in Camden you didn't.

[@akamari5595]

Chill

[@makeHimknown3]

See Me.... Profound 👍🏾

[@ladyannefredericks8050]

From being unsure of himself to more assertive she was annoying but listen to her counsel .Once you confess you're property of the state wouldn't of been no JUSTICE FOR THEM .They Had To RUN because of a Dirty Cop.. FAMILY NEVER SOLD THEM OUT... IT WAS GREED The Police Getting Killed Was Sad A Reflection Of What They Do To Us

[@theairforce1877]

Saw the movie last night, it was just ok to me! The concept of running the way they did made no sense at all to me. To run is not to know the statistics that no one gets away killing a cop, therefore they would have been better to face what they had done head first. The video spoke volumes as to the cop was irrational and was looking for trouble.

[@anatucker3806]

Y r so many ppl saying such nasty things about this movie??

[@ktay2124]

Yang2020.com

[@stephaniebozeman2818]

#ADOS