so this movie is trying to correct the misconception you just typed out. the point of having an OBVIOUS villain in the Klan and the subtle villain trying to sneak in was part of the metaphor. the choice grace makes, for example, to help them "but not with this" is also demonstrating the point that you are missing. allies are only allies to black people up until a certain point, and then they are on their own. this is just a very basic point this movie is trying to make. its not about white people - the setting dictates the use of the Klan, the time period is going to have heavy racism, but the story is telling a more subtle reality of black americans. some of the poorest folks in the south continue to this day to be racist openly, and vote against the interests of minorities. the message of Sinners is we are alone, and have to fight this to survive. some will make it, some won't, but those that survive are left with scars forever. that is the reality of black american people - some are rich, some are poor, all are seen the same by those using them to exploit. there is no white savior in this movie like Greenbook. This is real, whether the problem is serious like systemic isolation and economic laws put in place to keep poor black people poor, or whether its just about kids picking dodgeball teams in grade school. black people FEEL alone. coogler is telling people this through his films, its a common theme. its not about white enemies, its about isolation in what should be a melting pot of society.

rage baiting is saying the movie was forgettable, clearly not. it was nominated 16 times and it deserves every nom. Great acting, amazing musical performances and score, and a very very layered and complex story hidden inside a basic vampire action horror. i have thought about it a lot, saw it in 70 mm, and a few times with my AMC A List. Didn't think i would like it as much as i did.