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After a racial slur and an underdog narrative, 'Sinners' elevated its chances for Oscar gold

LA Times 1 min read 6 hours ago

<p>A racially charged incident at the BAFTAs and major wins at the Actor Awards have given Ryan Coogler's popular film fresh momentum in marquee Oscars races in the lead-up to the ceremony.</p>
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