PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WJTV) – Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” has become a cinema event at the box office after being released a little more than two weeks ago.

If you haven’t seen it yet, the film opens with a scene featuring Mississippi Choctaws. According to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Coogler and his team cast actual Mississippi Choctaws, used accurate Choctaw language and paid close attention to period-specific dress and cultural representation.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Director Coogler, Proximity Media, and Warner Bros. for their commitment to accurate and respectful representation of Native Americans. Your dedication to using accurate Choctaw language and culture makes a meaningful difference.

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

The Mississippi Choctaws involved in the film include Tobiah Ben, Mark Patrick, Marco Patrick, Jaeden Wesley, Jay Wesley, Eric Willis, Cynthia Massey and Sherrill Nickey.