What Killed Michael Brown?
| What Killed Michael Brown? | |
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 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Eli Steele |
| Written by | Shelby Steele |
| Produced by | Eli Steele |
| Narrated by | Shelby Steele |
| Cinematography | Eli Steele |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
What Killed Michael Brown? is a 2020 documentary film written and narrated by Shelby Steele and directed by his filmmaker son, Eli Steele.[1] The film was released on October 16, 2020.
Synopsis[]
It addresses race relations in the United States through the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. The film states that "since the 60's, White's have lived under the accusation that they are racist", and maintains that this documentary is the "true story" that the liberal mainstream media does not want you to know.
Production[]
Steele has opined that there is "poetic truth" concerning the death of Michael Brown. Steele said, "The language—he was 'executed,' he was 'assassinated,' 'hands up, don’t shoot'—it was a stunning example of poetic truth, of the lies that a society can entertain in pursuit of power." Steele additionally said, "In a microcosm, that’s where race relations are today. The truth has no chance. It’s smothered by the politics of victimization."[citation needed][2]
Reception[]
Amazon initially rejected it for its streaming service, but later relented.[2][3][4]
References[]
- ^ "Complicated and dangerous". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ Jump up to: a b October 14, 2020, by the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal
- ^ By Jason L. Riley, October 13, 2020, Wall Street Journal
- ^ "Shelby Steele: What Really Killed Michael Brown?". Reason.com. 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
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