Apr 05, 2023; Event
International Weeks Against Racism - film sceeningFilm screening: “Get Out” with accompanying talk
This is not your classic horror film. It is creepy and entertaining. Beyond that, however, it is also original and politically pertinent, drawing on the threat of racism as the key source of peril. After having dated for five months, the black protagonist Chris is going to meet his white girlfriend Rose’s parents for the first time. His initial reticence subsides when his is welcomed by the family with open arms. Chris’ skin color does not seem to bother Rose’s parents. But Chris soon comes to realize that something isn’t right with his future in-laws. The domestic help – all black – seem strangely mentally absent and subservient. Odd incidents and disturbing discoveries transform the supposed relaxed visit into a full-fledged nightmare for Chris.
To open the event, Prof. Carsten Junker, Chair of American Studies with a Focus on Diversity Studies, will hold a brief lecture on the subject matter of the film.