What does Sinners really say about power? The Oscar-winning film by Ryan Coogler and starring michaelbjordan might look like a vampire story on the surface, but it is doing something deeper too. SOAS Professor Zoe Marriage and Researcher Pauliana de Sousa explore how the film opens up bigger questions about supremacy, cultural appropriation and resistance across the Americas. From blues music in the US to capoeira in Brazil, sinnersmovie points to the way Black cultural expression carries histories of slavery, survival and resistance. The film’s vampires are not just monsters. They become a way of thinking about how power spreads, how it pulls others in, and the scars it leaves behind. Swipe through for the key ideas, then read the full blog via the link in bio. #sinnersmovie #Film #BlackCulture #oscar