Black Cinema Series Celebrates Spooky Season With Oscar-favorite "Sinners"

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Black Cinema Series, a partnership between the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) and the Little Theatre, presents "Sinners" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan and Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back, in Ryan Coogler's instant classic/probable Oscar flick.

Featuring a star-making debut from Miles Caton, plus performances from Hailee Steinfeld and Delroy Lindo.

After film, there will be a panel discussion:

DOUG CURRY | Moderator |  Host, "Blacks & Blues," WRUR-FM 88.5, showcasing the best new and classic blues artists • Poet and Actor 

TERRY CHAKA | Panelist | Arts and Cultural Specialist • Director, former Baobab Cultural Center • Black Heritage Gala Pioneer Awardee

CATYRA POLLAND | Panelist | Founder/CEO ,  Love For Words • Founder, National Black Authors Day • Poet, Author, and Speaker 

EVENT SUMMARY | BLACK CINEMA SERIES 

• Date | Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

• Motion Picture | Sinners 

• Time | Doors open at 2:30 p.m.; screening starts at 3:00 p.m.

• Discussion | After the film, stay for a talkback with moderator Doug Curry along with panelists CaTyra Polland and Terry Chaka.

• Location | Little Theatre (Little 1), 240 East Avenue, East End District, Rochester, New York 

• Sponsor | Black Cinema Series is a partnership between the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) and The Little.

Supported in part by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

• Synopsis | Siblings effort to start a new life met by evil upon return to Mississippi home. 

• Director | Ryan Coogler 

• Genre/Details |  Rated R | Suspense, Horror, Action | 2025 | USA, Australia, Canada | English.

• Tickets | Online in advance, at the box office during open hours, and at the door day of film.

• Group Rates | Available only in advance of film and only via the theater business office.

• Discounts | Students, Seniors, Military and First Responders with ID get a reduced price.

• Information | thelittle.org/BCS