Ernest Dickerson

Ernest Dickerson, Director and cinematographer, shares his journey into the film industry, his collaboration with Spike Lee, and his transition into directing. They discuss the importance of lighting, influences from classical films, and the process of writing and shooting the film Juice. They also highlight the significance of doing your homework as a director and the joy of studying film history.

Jordan Peele, writer and director of 'Get Out', along with African-American filmmaker Ernest Dickerson and Robin Means Coleman, analyze the portrayal of race in horror movies. They discuss the exploration of race in 'Get Out', the historical context of horror movies, and the subversive nature of the film in making white people understand the experience of isolation felt by people of color. They also explore the reactions of black characters in horror movies and the racial lens through which they analyze the genre.