Ryan Coogler's award-winning film Sinners was a box office hit last spring. If you've seen it once, you know it's worth seeing again. And if you haven't seen it yet, you are in for a wild ride!

Sinners tells the story of two twin brothers trying to leave their troubled past behind, they return their hometown only to find a greater evil is waiting for them. Set around a 1930 juke joint in barn, the film seamlessly weaves from a joyful celebration of Black music to a genre-defying vampire battle. It stars Michael B. Jordan, who plays both brothers Smoke and Stack, as well as featuring breakout performances from Miles Caton (Sammie Moore) and Andrene Ward-Hammond (Ruthie).

After the film, we'll be joined by Princeton's Khalil Gibran Muhammad, the inaugural Professor of African American Studies and Public Affairs. The conversation will be led by Trenesa Stanford-Danuser, chief communications officer and chief of staff at Catalyst.

Doors open at 6pm, and the film will begin promptly at 7pm.

Sinners is rated R. No one under 17 will be admitted with parent or guardian permission.

Sinners & Its Wild Ride Through Black History

By Maplewood Film Society

Sinners & Its Wild Ride Through Black History

Screening + Discussion