Ryan Coogler, known for directing hits like 'Black Panther' and 'Creed', negotiated to retain ownership of his latest film, 'Sinners', 25 years post-release. This decision stemmed not from a desire for power, but personal symbolism regarding themes of Black ownership, as the film portrays two brothers in a juke joint during the Jim Crow-era South. Coogler's motivation relates to familial ties, particularly inspired by his late uncle, making this project deeply personal. The film was won by Warner Bros. amidst a heated bidding war, based on Coogler's requests for significant creative and financial control.
"That was the only motivation," Coogler said of wanting the movie rights.
Coogler explained that the idea came from the story itself, which, vampires and gore aside, follows two brothers...
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