The “Sinners” director made history in more ways than one at the 98th Academy Awards.

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Coogler, who also directed the film, becomes only the second black writer to win this award, after Jordan Peele

Jordan won for playing twins in Ryan Coogler's acclaimed horror flick, "Sinners." It was his first nomination.

Its wins are a testament to Ryan Coogler’s vision. His highly personal film foregrounds the Black experience and its essential humanity is a lesson for us all

The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.

The “Sinners” director made history in more ways than one at the 98th Academy Awards.

The “Sinners” director made history in more ways than one at the 98th Academy Awards.