Stack feels that he cannot be with Mary because she is white.
The juke joint has to have a guard at the door to prevent people with nefarious intents from entering.
Oneman recognizes Smoke and asks why he isn’t in Chicago working for Capone.
Notably, Capone was a mob boss who reigned over Chicago for seven years during the 1920s.
Known as Scarface, Capone had dealings in bootlegging, drugs, prostitution, gambling.
He ran the Chicago Outfit until he was arrested at age 33.
Later, Smoke explains that it was actually their father’s.
Patton was a Black musician who was active from 1916 until 1934.
Thus, Sammie’s guitar having belonged to Patton would have made it particularly special.
This Patton reference adds tothe importance of music, which is inherent inSinners.
In this way, Jim Crow is vital toSinners.
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