Get Out Notes

• What is the title of the film directed by Jordan Peele in 2017?


  Get Out
• What is the main genre of the film Get Out?


  Social horror
• What social issue does Get Out address?

  Post-racial liberalism in America
• How was Get Out received critically and commercially?


  It was critically acclaimed and grossed $255 million
• What award did Get Out win at the 2018 Academy Awards?


  Best Original Screenplay
• What are the useful sequences and timings in Get Out?

  • "Arrival at the Armitages' house": 05:18 - 14:50
  • "Garden Party": 42:17 - 46:23
• How does cinematography contribute to Chris' feelings at the garden party?


  It frames him in the middle of a white suburban crowd, showing his isolation
• What symbolic role does Chris' profession as a photographer play in the film?


  It represents his autonomy and free mind
• What dual meaning does the teacup and spoon have in Get Out?


  It symbolizes civility but also reflects violent colonialism
• How is the deer symbolically significant in Get Out?


  It represents what the community wants to turn Chris into—a trophy
• How does editing create dramatic irony in Get Out?


  It shows Chris' responses to micro-aggressions while hinting at darker truths
• What role does sound play in conveying the film's themes?

  Dialogue hints at the conspiracy threatening Chris
• How do the garden party guests' comments reflect systemic racism?


  They contain micro-aggressions that reveal deeper prejudices
• How does Daniel Kaluuya's performance illustrate Chris' character development?


  It shows his transition from isolation to horror while code-switching
• What is unusual about the representation of white characters in Get Out?


  They are all portrayed as villains
• Why did Peele avoid including a "white saviour" character?


  To highlight the patronizing attitudes of seemingly liberal white characters
• How does the film's aesthetic contribute to its themes?


  It uses naturalistic elements with deeper symbolic meanings
• What does the opening sequence of Chris' photos symbolize?


  His autonomy of vision against imposed definitions of Blackness
• How does the Armitages' house serve as a symbol in the film?


  It resembles a plantation-style manor, reflecting historical oppression
• What does the phrase "Stay Woke" signify in the context of Get Out?


  It indicates awareness of racial prejudice and hidden dangers
• What inspired Jordan Peele in creating Get Out?


  Social horror films that comment on women's issues
• How did Barack Obama's election influence perceptions of racial issues?


  Some believed it signaled the end of racial prejudice
• What does Peele critique about the sentiment of racial progress in America?


  It dismisses the systemic racism still faced by many African Americans
• What is notable about Get Out's box office performance?


  It is the highest-grossing debut film with an original screenplay
• How much did Get Out gross in the USA?


  $176 million
• What concerns did Peele have regarding audience reception of Get Out?


  He worried it might alienate both white and Black audiences
• How does the audience empathize with Chris throughout the film?


  They experience his personal anxiety and social awkwardness
• What is one of the unique ideological features of Get Out?


  It portrays violent Black defiance positively
• How is Chris' silence during racial comments significant?


  It reflects his strategic choice to avoid being labeled an 'angry Black man'
• What is the significance of Chris' violent escape from the Armitages?


  It is empowering and vital for his survival
• What does the first shot of the guests arriving symbolize?


  It foreshadows the events that unfold later in the film
• How does Rose's advice to Chris to "smile" take on a sinister meaning?


  It reflects the guests' escalating assumptions about his racial identity
• How do the guests' comments about Chris' physical attributes demonstrate dehumanizing stereotypes?


  They reduce him to racial stereotypes and objectify him
• What clues suggest that Logan is not who he appears to be?


  His behavior and dress are reminiscent of an elderly gentleman
• How does the concept of 'code-switching' relate to Chris' character?


  It illustrates his need to suppress fears to conform socially