Thu, Oct 12 / 7 pm
Directed by Jordan Peele
2017, USA, 104 min
Jordan Peele, Emmy-winning creator/star of Comedy Central’s sketch series Key and Peele, made his film debut with this incredibly sharp horror film. The film follows a young African-American man (Daniel Kaluuya) who has reached a dating milestone with his girlfriend (Allison Williams): she invites him for a weekend getaway at the mysterious estate of her parents (Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener). At first, the young man reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined.
Followed by a panel discussion and presented in partnership with Black Space Winnipeg.
Presented in partnership with Black Space Winnipeg.
Founded by members of Winnipeg’s Black community, Black Space Winnipeg is a grassroots,community organization that fosters organic dialogue about everyday experiences on being Black, spreading perspectives of Afrocentrism, and Pro-Black conversation. Black Space Winnipeg creates safe spaces for people of colour through hosting community events, panel discussions and workshops. Black Space Winnipeg challenges anti-Black racism within the city and pushes towards inclusivity across all sectors in Winnipeg for Black people
