What is film trying to express about the legacies of slavery

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Assignment:

After watching the film Get Out by Jordan Peele answer these questions:

How is the film an allegory about what it means to be an African American in this country? (An allegory is "a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.")
What is the film trying to express about the legacies of slavery, racism, institutional racism, and ongoing acts of violence (physical, cultural, social, and/or economic violence) against African Americans in contemporary U.S. society?
Make sure to discuss specific scenes, events, and characters in the film that support your responses. For instance, what do these scenes, events, and characters symbolize? You may also discuss elements of Jordan Peele's presentation, filming, and/or storytelling technique that express his main messages.

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