Clarksdale Pushed for a Screening of ‘Sinners’. They’re Getting One Next Week.

Clarksdale Pushed for a Screening of ‘Sinners’. They’re Getting One Next Week.

When Jaleesa Collins discovered that Sinners was set in her hometown, she saw it as a great opportunity to organize a public screening. The military veteran, philanthropist and entrepreneur — along with Dave “Dooney” Houston, owner of Dooney’s Barbershop and Carnival Treats — originally pitched the idea as a fundraiser for the first-ever Clarksdale Day, the committee of which they serve on. The three-day event, set for Labor Day weekend, plans t…

Sinners Screening in Clarksdale After Community Push and Theater Shortage

The film “Sinners” is officially coming to Clarksdale, Mississippi, and the excitement is building. When local author and veteran Jaleesa Collins realized her hometown was the backdrop for the film, she knew it was a chance to do something big. Teaming up with entrepreneur Dave “Dooney” Houston, the two pitched a screening event as a fundraiser for the inaugural Clarksdale Day, set for Labor Day weekend. The buzz took off fast. Facebook conversa…