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Superstar Rihanna was front and center as Audi celebrated the start of AFI FEST 2019 and the World Premier of Queen & Slim. Also on hand a larger than life art installation by artist Kate Raudenbush.

The highly anticipated new thriller revolves around Slim and Queen’s first date which takes an unexpected turn when a policeman pulls them over for a minor traffic violation.

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A-list talent including Zendaya, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, Jodi-Turner Smith and Snoop Dogg posed in front of the #ChangeTheChairs statue which will be displayed in front of the Chinese theater throughout FEST (Nov 14 -21). It’s meant to illuminate the success of female directors, honor those who helped pave the way and advocate for more stories to be told by women.

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Other guests included Natalie Portman, Flea, Tracee Ellis Ross, Evan Ross, and many more.

Pictured:

Rihanna

Jodie Turner-Smith, Melina Matsoukas, Daniel Kaluuya, and Lena Waithe

Kate Raudenbush