Wednesday Movie Club: Sinners In-Person
This May, we’re exploring directors with such bold, unmistakable visions that they refuse to be bound even by the reality of history. Through satire, myth, fantasy, and speculative revision, these films transform real eras into heightened, deeply personal worlds—sometimes playful, sometimes provocative, always distinctly their own.
This week’s film made awards-season history by earning 16 Academy Award nominations—the most ever for a single film. From writer-director Ryan Coogler, Sinners is a genre-bending Southern Gothic vampire epic that blends horror, myth, and music into a powerful story of homecoming and reckoning. Michael B. Jordan delivers a riveting dual performance as twin brothers who return to their Mississippi hometown, only to be drawn in by a mysterious and violent supernatural force. Anchored by a score that fuses era-rooted songs with cinematic sweep, Sinners pairs a pulsing soundtrack with emotional depth and unforgettable imagery—making it one of the year’s most talked-about films and a landmark achievement in contemporary American cinema.
This film is being presented as part of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library's Wednesday Movie Club, a weekly showcase of movies that matter for people who love movies. Attendees will be invited to discuss the film immediately following the screening. Registration is not required
Rating: R *** Please note: this is a horror film featuring graphic scenes involving vampire attacks, stabbings, and impalements, as well as strong language and sexually suggestive content. Viewer discretion is advised
Runtime: 2h 8m
Production Year: 2025
Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O'Connell, Hailee Steinfeld, Lola Kirke, Michael B. Jordan
Director: Ryan Coogler
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 4:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Stow Room
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Adult Program Movie