Exploring the Movie Sinners Through the Music of D'Angelo: A Hero's Journey

Date: Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
Start time: 6:00 p.m.
End time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Richmond Public Library's Gellman Room, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Audience: Open to all.
Dr. Mark Bolden will provide critical analysis of the movie Sinners through the music of D'Angelo. This lecture is a celebration and recognition of the impact of Richmond's own, D'Angelo, on the landscape of Black liberation music
Held as part of our department's Community Lecture Series, free and open to all interested. All lectures will be held in the Richmond Public Library at 6PM, every Thursday through April 9th.
Sponsor(s): The Department of African American Studies
Event contact: Christian Thompson, thompsonc19@vcu.edu