Jordan Peele Makes Black History As First Writer-Director To Make $100 Million Debut

Over the weekend, the critically acclaimed thriller Get Out crossed the $100 million mark. Making helmsman Jordan Peele the first director/writer to ever get a $100 million debut with a $4 million budget.

The film is about a young African-American male who goes to meet his Caucasiain girlfriend’s family at their mysterious estate. As the weekend progresses he notices a correlation between his girlfriend’s family and missing black people in the community.

If you haven’t already, go see the funny, scary, thought-provoking film Get Out in theaters now.

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