Local residents and activists successfully campaigned to bring the film to the Mississippi Delta town it's set in — which ...

In his fifth feature film, this fascination shows up through music–– a key part of the “Sinners” plot and creation. Inspired by his late Uncle James, who loved Delta Blues music ...

Learn more about juke joints and legendary bluesmen Robert Johnson, Charley Patton and Buddy Guy The post 10 Blues ...

Sammie's character in Sinners is heavily inspired by legendary musician Robert Johnson, with both of them living lives that share many similarities.

Director Ryan Coogler talks about how a trip to Mississippi and a suggestion to shoot on IMAX turned "Sinners" into an ...

Before the sun went down, I think that was the best day of my life,” Sammie Moore said, reminiscing in his cousin’s eyes.

Delta blues music, a style born in the Mississippi ... who were active or influential during the 1930s setting of the film, shaped this genre. In addition, legends surrounding figures like Robert ...

From props to paint, these Louisiana artists created the look and feel of Ryan Coogler's new vampire movie, filmed here last ...

Delroy Lindo is the other side of the blues spectrum as Delta Slim, an older man in town who he said recognizes Sammie as the future, “not just musically, but of our culture.” The film’s ...

Coogler’s love for Delta blues permeates the film, with a soundtrack of slide guitar and harmonica weaving scenes together. The film’s standout moment occurs when Sammie, jamming with the juke ...

The film “Sinners” was a must-see for ... Another protagonist is a preternaturally gifted blues guitarist who brings to mind Delta bluesman Robert Johnson, whose talents, legend had it ...

Clarksdale, Mississippi was ground central for Delta Blues and the site where Robert Johnson supposedly sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads. Morgan Freeman appears in the film to describe ...