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Ryan Coogler on “Sinners”

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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Faustian Bargains and Ancestral Connections

This chapter examines the Faustian bargains related to success in the context of African spirituality, particularly through the figure of Papa Legba. It highlights the connections between African Americans and their heritage as portrayed in filmmaking, drawing parallels with 'Black Panther' and reflecting on the cultural legacy of Mississippi.

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