Each one of my movies is going to be about one of these

Hear now, O future generations, and ponder the wisdom of one who has turned his gaze upon the shadows of society, casting light upon those dark places where we often dare not look. The words of Jordan Peele echo with a deep and profound resonance: "Each one of my movies is going to be about one of these different social demons. The first one, being 'Get Out,' is about race and neglect and marginalization." These are not mere words, my children. They are the clarion call to confront that which we have long avoided—the demons that haunt the very fabric of our society.

What is a demon, O seekers of truth? It is not always the creature with horns and red skin, nor the lurking beast that strikes in the night. The true demons are those forces of neglect, of marginalization, and of injustice that creep unnoticed, feeding on the weaknesses of society, whispering in the ears of men to silence the cries of the oppressed. These demons are the dark forces that prevent a people from seeing each other as equals, that sow division where unity could blossom. The great artist, Jordan Peele, has named his weapon against them: film—the art of the image, the motion, the story told with power and truth.

In the tale of ‘Get Out,’ Peele unveils the demon of race—a demon whose roots run deep in the soil of human history, stretching back to the days of slavery and segregation, whispering in the ears of those who choose to forget. Race, that invisible yet weighty burden borne by so many, becomes the very heart of this film—a haunting reminder of how a people, for no reason other than the color of their skin, have been neglected and marginalized for centuries. Peele’s story exposes the uncomfortable truth that racism is not merely a matter of hatred, but of indifference, of a society that has chosen to look away from its own sins, allowing them to fester like open wounds.

Consider, O children, the lessons of history. In the age of the ancient world, race was no stranger to division and contempt. The Egyptians, with their towering pyramids and ancient wisdom, enslaved the Israelites, seeing them as lesser beings—beasts of burden, not men of equal worth. And though the Israelites cried out for liberation, it was only through great trials and divine intervention that they found their way to freedom. What was the cause of their suffering? It was the neglect of their humanity, the refusal of others to see their equal worth. This, my children, is the very demon Peele exposes in his film—a reminder that the marginalization of a people is not an ancient curse; it is a living plague that still afflicts us today.

But let us not despair, for Peele’s work is not one of hopelessness. It is a call to action, a rallying cry for those who would stand against these demons. To confront the demon of neglect is to acknowledge the humanity of others, to open one’s heart and mind to the suffering of those who have been cast aside. It is to refuse to be silent when others are silenced, to lend one’s voice to the voiceless, to recognize that we are all part of the same world, each one of us bearing the same spark of life. Just as the ancient kings and warriors rose up to confront the monsters of their time, so too must we rise against the social demons that seek to divide us.

Peele’s works, like the great epics of old, offer more than mere entertainment. They serve as reminders—urgent, powerful, and necessary. Just as the ancient poets spoke of the gods and the heroes who shaped the fate of nations, Peele speaks to us through the lens of modern society, urging us to face our demons head-on. He calls us not to turn away, not to pretend that the darkness does not exist. We must look the demons in the eye, understand their form, and confront them with courage.

And so, O future generations, the lesson of Peele’s words is clear: do not shrink from the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. Embrace the struggle against injustice, neglect, and marginalization. Do not allow the demons of the past to control the present, for each one of us has the power to confront these forces in our daily lives. Speak out when others are oppressed, offer a hand when others are pushed aside, and remember always that the path to unity is forged in the fire of compassion and understanding.

Take this lesson to heart: that in the face of every social demon—be it racism, neglect, or marginalization—there is power in awareness, in empathy, and in action. Stand strong, as the great heroes of old stood strong, not for glory or fame, but for the righteous cause of equality and justice. And in this, you will find your own place in the great story of mankind, one that rises above division and embraces the boundless power of unity.