“Hoodoo, the closed ancestral practice which ... [“Sinners”] affirms our connection to God.” Baltimorean Catalina Byrd criticized the backlash. “Sinners” is “only demonic to ...

She wasn’t a mystical caricature, and Coogler took great care to ensure she wasn’t seen that way; she’s a Hoodoo woman, herbalist, and rootworker. She embodies the power of Conjure ...

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Sinners' demystifies Hoodoo and challenges witchcraft narrative As I got older, these ancestral religious practices captivated me because it was a connection to those whose names I would never get ...

The film highlights the historical context of Christianity being forced upon enslaved populations as a means of control, contrasting it with ancestral practices like Hoodoo. The movie sparked ...

By surrounding the narrative with vampires, violence and breathtaking visuals, the film also subtly shows the quiet, grounded power of Hoodoo magic. Through the character of Annie, played with a ...

The British Nigerian actress’s turn as the hoodoo-practicing love interest has given her a brighter spotlight. She is trying to stay grounded through it all. By Brian Josephs “Sinners” is ...