The Poppaw Queen is a historical documentary film, directed by Malachi E. Robinson, chronicling the story of Mary Queen and her descendants' historic fight for freedom. The documentary ecompasses dynamic interviews and vibrant spoken word performances, challenging viewers to recognize the deep-seated injustices of the past and inspire actions towards a just future. Mary Queen (often named 'The Poppaw Queen') was born in South America and was illegally sold as an indentured servant in Maryland around 1715. In 1796, some of Mary Queen’s descendants petitioned for their freedom in the Courts of Maryland, District of Columbia, and the US Supreme Court on the claim that she was born a free woman. Many recovered their freedom, while others were unsuccessful and remained enslaved by the Jesuits. Other descendants were sold in the 1838 sale to finance Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Mary Queen kept her story alive through word of mouth alone. This documentary honors her memory and explores the suppressed history of slavery in Maryland.