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Super Soul · November 12, 2025 · 29m 53s

Super Soul Special: Jordan Peele: Can Film Change Our Culture?

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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Highlights

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.
Historic Oscar trifecta nomination
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.
Seven-year labor to craft a personal vision
Peele spent seven years conceiving, crafting, and writing Get Out, treating it as the chance to design his favorite movie he'd ever seen.

Editorial

Staying grounded under massive acclaim
Peele reveals how he has managed to meet the moment of success and keep his ego in check.
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