Thandiwe Newton Instagram – Repost @shizzleobizzle #GodsCountry “Ten years ago, as a wide-eyed grad student at AFl I was introduced to the talents of one @filmjulian through his masterful thesis film, THIEF. I instantly became a fan, and for a fleeting moment imagined working with him one day. I say fleeting because I did not for one second think it was a probable outcome 😂 Cut to 2016. Our paths finally cross. I’ll never forget that conversation. We challenged each other to channel our activism through our work. That exchange was the seed. After years of patient cultivation, that seed produced GOD’S COUNTRY. And here we are, releasing this offspring into the world. They say it takes a village. @wheels41215 the wry comedian/ craft beer critic masquerading as a top-notch cinematographer. Our Day 1 shepherd, @hi_halee who believed in this project before anyone else. @_floraortega and her team who are the definition of “elbow grease.” @dellimeat for being the first to bet on us all. @garycotti our ringmaster to this snow circus.. @xonneliak @jorisjarsky @_jeffersonwhite @agmarshall @mirandambailey there’s so many to thank and this post is already long enough so I will give all of you your flowers in person. Last, but clearly not least. The Queen. @thandiwenewton. We’re not here without your paradigm-shifting performance. The way you captured this character. The humanity you imbued her with. I mean damn. I cried watching you cut a photo out of an album. Now the world gets to experience it. Bravo. I’m humbled to be in all of your orbits. I hope to see you all in Park City!!!”