US EditionRyan Coogler Hosts ‘Sinners’ Screening in Mississippi Town Where Film Is Set
- Director Ryan Coogler hosted a special screening of the film 'Sinners' on May 29, 2025, at the Clarksdale Civic Auditorium in Mississippi.
- The screening followed a community petition and an open letter by local organizer Tyler Yarbrough, aiming to bring the film to a town without a movie theater since 2003.
- Set in 1932 Clarksdale, the horror film "Sinners" features Michael B. Jordan portraying twin brothers who return to their hometown to open a juke joint, celebrating the rich legacy of Delta blues culture.
- Approximately 1,500 attendees responded with enthusiastic applause as Coogler expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome in the Mississippi Delta and acknowledged the inspiration he drew from his late uncle James, emphasizing that his visit to the community confirmed his decision to set the film there.
- The event marked the start of a three-day Clarksdale Cultural Capital celebration, highlighting the city's cultural impact through free film screenings and community panels, which raises local pride and economic hopes.
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‘Sinners’ Retraces Its Roots Back to Clarksdale’s Crossroads
Cast, crew and others involved in the production of the horror film “Sinners” traveled to Clarksdale, Miss., in May 2025 to promote a free three-day screening at the Clarksdale Civic Auditorium. The Coahoma County city served as inspiration for the movie’s setting. The post ‘Sinners’ Retraces Its Roots Back to Clarksdale’s Crossroads With Three-Day Screening appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
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Ryan Coogler hosts ‘Sinners’ screening in Mississippi town where film is set
By SOPHIE BATES, Associated Press Clarksdale, Miss. (AP) — Hundreds of people packed inside a local auditorium Thursday to see the hit film “ Sinners,” set in their community and steeped in Mississippi Delta culture. The special screening of the blockbuster horror film included an appearance by Director Ryan Coogler and was made possible by a community petition. “I have family from Mississippi — my uncle, my grandfather — and I had never been un…
Hollywood comes to the Delta; Hundreds pour into Clarksdale to see blockbuster film ‘Sinners’
Hollywood comes to the Delta; Hundreds pour into Clarksdale to see blockbuster film ‘Sinners’ CLARKSDALE, Miss. (WLBT) – On Thursday, hundreds poured into the Clarksdale Civic Auditorium to be a part of a movie screening. It’s a blockbuster film seen by millions all across the world. Some are already calling it the movie of the year. That’s right, we are talking about “Sinners.” It was the first time the movie was shown in the small Mississippi …
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