Jordan Peele, the filmmaker of the movie Get Out, uses a range of cinematic techniques to emphasise the dangers of cultural appropriation, white privilege, and the hidden aspects that constitute contemporary racism.
During the auction scene in Get Out, Peele utilizes visual techniques and evokes the brutal legacy of the slave trade and the dehumanization of black people in contemporary society to challenge viewers to confront the ongoing issue of racial discrimination and work toward greater social justice. The way the white individuals talk about the black characters in the auction scenario exemplifies racism since it feeds a widespread perception that black people are inferior and less intellectual than white people. When Chris is being auctioned
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Missy hypnotizes Chris during the scenario, placing him in a state known as the "sunken place" where he is unable to control his body or interact with the outside world. The sensation of helplessness and powerlessness that can come along with traumatic experiences is depicted in this scene using psychiatric elements. It draws attention to the concept of dissociation, which is a typical psychological reaction to trauma. By using the hypnosis scene to depict Chris’s dissociation, “Get Out” explores the psychological effects of trauma and how it can make individuals feel powerless and trapped. This scene uses a variety of camera angles to convey a sense of disorientation and unease. The tension between the two characters is heightened by the camera's constant switching between close-ups of Chris's face and medium shots of Missy. Missy is frequently portrayed as being more powerful and domineering due to the camera's frequently low angle of view. This low position also gives viewers the impression that they are looking up at Missy from Chris's perspective, which disorients and unnerves them. The scene also employs a series of rapid cuts and jump cuts, which enhances the sense of confusion and makes it challenging for the audience to orient