Afunde no chão: a objetificação do corpo negro. Análise crítica do filme Corra!

Abstract

This project aims to analyze the objectification of the Black body through a critical examination of the film Get Out (2017), using this cinematic work as a basis for reflecting on contemporary racial issues. The research focuses on three main aspects: the stereotyping of Black men, the critique of the myth of biological superiority, and the commodification of Black bodies, practices that echo the legacy of slavery. Although the analysis primarily addresses the United States, where the film is set, the study also draws parallels with the Brazilian reality, highlighting how the legacy of slavery and structural racism manifest similarly in both societies. In addition to film analysis, the research adopted a collaborative approach, exemplified by the organization of a film debate at UFPB – Campus IV, promoted by the extension project “Listening, Reflecting, and Acting: The Society of Vale do Mamanguape and Racial Relations.” The event aimed to connect the themes explored in Get Out to the undergraduate thesis research, expanding the critical analysis of the film. Following the screening, a discussion circle allowed participants to share different perspectives, enriching the debate and unveiling new layers of interpretation regarding stereotyping and objectification of the Black body, as well as the structural racism portrayed in the film. By examining how Get Out exposes and critiques the persistence of racism within seemingly harmless social structures, this study underscores cinema as a powerful tool for understanding and critiquing oppressive systems. Thus, the research contributes to the ongoing discussion on Black representation in audiovisual media, emphasizing the potential of cinema as a means of awareness and resistance against racial inequalities.