This is a brilliantly written piece. I really loved the film and definitely want to rewatch it at the cinema before it leaves. Not only was the film a masterclass in filmmaking but it is also educational. I learned a lot. Also like Kiersten said in the comment above, Slim’s quote about people loving black art but not the people who made it still encapsulates where we are in society. Constantly having to fight for agency and representation in a world that doesn’t view us as enough. Films like Sinners help to break that narrative and we need more of it.
Love reading this after re-watching Sinners! I think Delta Slim said, "they like our music but not who created it" because he told the story about his experience not staying in jail due to a performance gig. I do agree that we need more media on blues legends and their impact on other genres of music. Leaving Sinners made me feel like I needed to know more in general. I need at least three prequels and maybe a sequel lol.
This is a brilliantly written piece. I really loved the film and definitely want to rewatch it at the cinema before it leaves. Not only was the film a masterclass in filmmaking but it is also educational. I learned a lot. Also like Kiersten said in the comment above, Slim’s quote about people loving black art but not the people who made it still encapsulates where we are in society. Constantly having to fight for agency and representation in a world that doesn’t view us as enough. Films like Sinners help to break that narrative and we need more of it.
Thank you so much for your kind words on this piece Emi, I really appreciate it! I couldn't agree more, films like Sinners are truly so important.
Love reading this after re-watching Sinners! I think Delta Slim said, "they like our music but not who created it" because he told the story about his experience not staying in jail due to a performance gig. I do agree that we need more media on blues legends and their impact on other genres of music. Leaving Sinners made me feel like I needed to know more in general. I need at least three prequels and maybe a sequel lol.
Thank you for pointing that out! And same, I need all the lore! I can't stop thinking about it, truly such a beautiful layered story.