The Dartmouth Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life marks the anniversary of this groundbreaking film's release with Academy-Award nominated actress Wunmi Mosaku, blues music and dance performance.

Breaking the all-time record with its 16 Academy Award nominations, Ryan Coogler's Sinners is a film that speaks to both the historical legacy of racism and our current moment where Black artists struggle to be properly recognized and compensated for their work. Reflecting this central theme of the film, Coogler negotiated a landmark deal with Warner Brothers that ensures that in 25 years, ownership of the film will return to him. The horror elements and captivating soundtrack make for an entertaining film that requires repeated viewings in order to fully process all of the complex ideas and rich details contained within. The film ultimately took home four Academy Awards, including Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), Best Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler), Best Cinematography (Autumn Durald Arkapaw) and Best Original Score (Ludwig Göransson).

Actress Wunmi Mosaku, Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sinners, will join Professor Iyabo Kwayana and Professor Michael Boyce Gillespie in conversation about creating her layered, powerful character and what it's like working on a historically-grounded film with a unique genre blend.

This celebration also includes performances by Mississippi blues "The Steve L. Johnson Band" led by musician Steven Johnson—the grandson of Robert Johnson, who inspired the character of Preacher Boy Sammy in Ryan Coogler's film, as well as Eden Brooklyn Dance Theater.

This event is hosted by the Dartmouth Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life in collaboration with Hopkins Center Film, screening Sinners on April 17 in Spaulding.

This event is free and unticketed.

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