Sinners Review: A Masterclass in Black Storytelling (+ Trump's deranged politics)

Get "Liberate Your Business" by Becky Mollenkamp https://liberateyourbusiness.com/Is it possible for a horror movie to teach you history? In this episode, Becky and Taina dive deep into the viral new film “Sinners,” unpacking its cultural, political, and emotional power. From Ryan Coogler’s revolutionary copyright deal to the legacy of Jim Crow and Chinese immigration in the South, they explore how this southern gothic, vampiric allegory reveals the truth about American racism, resilience, and black joy. With plenty of irreverence and a little lipstick talk to start, this episode is one for your brain *and* your heart.Discussed in this episode:The movie “Sinners” and its allegorical brillianceRyan Coogler’s unheard-of copyright ownership dealThe Mississippi Free Press review of SinnersHow horror can offer historical and cultural educationDepictions of Black life, trauma, and joy on filmThe Chinese Immigration Act and racial context in the SouthAmerica’s myth-making and white savior complexTrump’s military parade and the “No Kings” ralliesThe reality of what’s happening in PalestineTaina’s former life as an evangelical RepublicanResources mentioned:Mississippi Free Press: https://www.mississippifreepress.orgNo Kings Rallies: https://www.nokings.org☀️ Join us in the Messy Liberation Coaches Circle: https://coaches.teachery.co/join🎤 PROUD MEMBERS OF THE FEMINIST PODCASTERS COLLECTIVE: http://feministpodcastcollective.com/