Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Did you know that one of the biggest visual inspirations behind Oscar-winning film Sinners can be found in ICP's Library?
When cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw was developing the look of the film, director Ryan Coogler shared the work of Eudora Welty—whose photographs of the Depression-era South capture the real people and spaces that helped shape the film's visual language. In an interview with the BigPicPod, Arkapaw reflects on this influence.
Watch the video to learn more, then check out the full BigPicPod episode to hear her discuss it in her own words.
Did you know that one of the biggest visual inspirations behind Oscar-winning film Sinners can be found in ICP's Library?
When cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw was developing the look of the film, director Ryan Coogler shared the work of Eudora Welty—whose photographs of the Depression-era South capture the real people and spaces that helped shape the film's visual language. In an interview with the BigPicPod, Arkapaw reflects on this influence.
Watch the video to learn more, then check out the full BigPicPod episode to hear her discuss it in her own words.










