Ryan Coogler wins BAFTA original screenplay for 'Sinners'

London, Feb. 23 -- Ryan Coogler made history at the 79th BAFTA Awards by winning the Original Screenplay award for his film 'Sinners', becoming the first Black winner in this category, according to Variety. The audience erupted in applause as Coogler took the stage to accept the honour.

"I didn't expect that," Coogler said, visibly moved, as he addressed the crowd. "This is nerve-wracking." He continued, reflecting on his journey and the community that inspired him, "I come from a community that loves me. They made me believe that I could do this, that I could be a writer. And it was amazing to be accepted into the community of film actors, the community of Los Angeles ."Coogler offered words of encouragement for aspiring writers, "For all...