Queen of the Desert (2019) - Trailer

When a young woman in a hoodie finds herself on the highway, a lonely truck driver decides to offer her a ride. Suddenly finding themselves both extremely uneasy with each other's company, they must figure out how to navigate beyond their biases and find a connection as human beings.

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Written and directed by Mary Ann Rotondi
Produced by Jeanette Bonner
Cinematography by Luke Askelson

Finalist, Best Short Narrative: 
2022 Denton Black Film Festival

Official Selection:
2021 Baltimore International Black Film Festival
2022 Front Range Film Festival
2022 Through Women's Eyes
2022 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
2022 Toronto Black Film Festival