Oprah sits down with filmmaker Jordan Peele at the Apollo Theater for a conversation about his groundbreaking film Get Out, which sparked a national conversation about race and earned him four Oscar nominations. Peele reflects on the seven years he spent writing the film and shares how he stays grounded amid the acclaim.
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Get Out spurred national race conversation
Jordan Peele's film Get Out became a rare cultural touchstone, sparking a deep national dialogue about race identity and systemic bias.
Peele was the first African-American filmmaker nominated for Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Motion Picture in the same year for Get Out.