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Saturday, July 19, 2025

July 19-20, 2025: AmericanStudying Sinners: Other Scholars on the Film

[A couple months back, my wife and I were blown away by one of the best films either of us has seen in a long while: Ryan Coogler’s stunning Sinners. This week I’ve AmericanStudied different contexts for this phenomenal work, leading up to this weekend post sharing great pieces from fellow SinnersStudiers!]

As you would expect, there have been tons of thoughtful and important responses to Sinners, from FilmStudiers and AmericanStudiers alike. Here, in no particular order, are a handful of them—please share more in comments!

One of my two favorite current reviewers, Outlaw Vern

Bluesky thoughts from my other favorite reviewer, Vaughn Joy

Richard Newby for The Hollywood Reporter (as also shared by Vaughn)

Kahlil Greene for his History Can’t Hide newsletter

And finally, make sure to check out Jemar Tisby and Keisha N. Blain’s vital Sinners syllabus for the AAIHS’s Black Perspectives blog

Next series starts Monday,

Ben

PS. What do you think? Other Sinners responses, including your own, that you’d add?

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