The article explores the concept of existential trade-offs using the Faustian legend, particularly in the context of Black artistry. It highlights Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners," which delves into the struggles against external forces that threaten artistic expression. Set in 1932 Clarksdale, Mississippi, the film follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack, played by Michael B. Jordan, as they return to create a juke joint. The narrative reflects deeper creative tensions faced by Coogler, unearthing the cost of pursuing dreams amidst societal challenges.
"Faustian legend persists because of its cross-cultural appeal— an understanding that to exist in this world is to be constantly bargaining with something like the 'devil'..."
"Sinners, Ryan Coogler's bold, knotty, and engrossing supernatural thriller, deals with the devil and its associates head-on...suggest that the writer and director might be working through his own internal creative conflicts."
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