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Is Sinners a New Classic of Political Utopianism?

Is Sinners a New Classic of Political Utopianism?

Update: 2025-06-25
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It’s the UConn Popcast, and we analyze the movie Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, just released on streaming. We address the political themes of the movie, focusing on its generic identity as a Southern Gothic, the historical context in which the movie takes place, its engagement with ideas of utopia, community, freedom, and the siren songs that often lead communities down false roads in search of these goals. We appreciate the aesthetic achievement of the movie, which is perhaps Director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan's best and most complete work.

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Is Sinners a New Classic of Political Utopianism?

Is Sinners a New Classic of Political Utopianism?

Stephen Dyson and Jeff Dudas