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

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

Jordan Peele
Show Notes

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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Editorial

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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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