Coming up in the Bay Area and being African American in a city that has a history of complex issues of violent crime, interaction with the police is always intense. That's something you have to learn. My mom taught me… — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
Black-on-black crime is a massive human rights issue that's going on in America. — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
I think a lot of the source of how people are treated depends on the fact if someone recognizes them as a human being… — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
'Rocky' is an incredibly human story, and 'Creed' is very inspired by the Rocky lore, but there's something kind of profound in letting it… — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
Homicide through gun violence is the leading cause of death among young African American males in the United States. If people look a certain… — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
I think that when youre making a story... thats based on somebody, the filmmaker has his duty to do his research. — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
I kind of remember when I was young, I used to hang out with my dad sometimes. And I can remember just following him… — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
I've directed things that other people have written before, and I've written things and given them to other directors. So I'm very versatile in… — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
I came up with this really crazy idea, this really small personal story that takes place in a universe that we are familiar with.… — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
My school was pretty much all African Americans, but it was still a little tough to be in because I didn't have a lot… — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
I think that when you're making a story... that's based on somebody, the filmmaker has his duty to do his research. — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
In 2009, I went to Cannes with a short film in the Kodak emerging program at the American Pavilion. — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
We look at the African-American community, for a long time those of us who be considered strong - black men - for whatever reason,… — Ryan Coogler Copy Share Image
