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*We can only imagine what it must be like for Ryan Coogler, the 31-year-old genius director of Marvel’s “Black Panther,” which just achieved the 5th-best domestic opening of all time for a Hollywood produced movie.
Obviously there’s no way to totally experience what Coogler is going through. However, the film’s success, praise and acclaim has affected him so much that he’s written a touching letter to thank the masses for supporting the film.
Coogler, who co-wrote the internationally acclaimed movie with Joe Robert Cole, wrote a letter that was posted on Marvel Entertainment’s official Twitter account, saying “Never in a million years did we imagine that you all would come out this strong.”
Since opening last week, the movie has made brought in more than $245 million and climbing. So even though “Black Panther” is making serious bank, Coogler is even more heartened by what the film is doing in terms of inclusion and heritage, moving him and his wife to tears.
In his letter, he thanked everyone from kids to hardcore fans to the press:
“Thank you for giving our team of filmmakers the greatest gift: The opportunity to share this film, that we poured our hearts and souls into, with you.”
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— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) February 21, 2018
Here is his full letter:
I am struggling to find the words to express my gratitude at this moment, but I will try.
Filmmaking is a team sport. And our team was made up [of] amazing people from all over the world who believe in this story. Deep down we all hoped that people would come to see a film about a fictional country on the continent of Africa, made up of a cast of people of African descent.
Never in a million years did we imagine that you all would come out this strong. It still humbles me to think that people care enough to spend their money and time watching our film- But to see people of all backgrounds wearing clothing that celebrates their heritage, taking pictures next to our posters with their friends and family, and sometimes dancing in the lobbies of theaters– often moved me and my wife to tears.
For the people who bought out theaters, who posted on social about how lit the film would be, bragged about our awesome cast, picked out outfits to wear, and who stood in line in theaters all over the world– all before seeing the film…
To the press who wrote about the film for folks who hadn’t yet seen it, and encouraged audiences to come out…
And to the young ones, who came out with their parents, with their mentors, and with their friends…
Thank you for giving our team of filmmakers the greatest gift: The opportunity to share this film, that we poured our hearts and souls into, with you.
Sincerely,
Ryan Coogler
P.S. Wakanda Forever
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