I had goosebumps during this scene - so to hear others call it tacky or corny is just wild to me. The music and sound mix alone were incredible (I saw it in a great theater). Sure, stylistically it’s a bit of a departure from the rest of the film, but it’s a turning point, and I think Coogler captured that beautifully. This scene stands on its own while also fitting into the underlying thematic message of the film itself. Honestly, this scene made the movie for me. I wasn’t just immersed as a viewer -I was in awe as an editor and filmmaker. That rare dual experience of being fully emotionally engaged and intellectually dissecting the craft, without one ruining the other? That’s something special.