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What Killed Michael Brown?
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Wikipedia article
'What Killed Michael Brown?' is a 2020 documentary film written and narrated by conservative think tank member Shelby Steele and directed by his filmmaker son, Eli Steele. The film was released on October 16, 2020.
Synopsis
The film 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, Whites have lived under the accusation that they are racist", and claims that this documentary is a "true story" that "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 languagehe was 'executed,' he was 'assassinated,' 'hands up, dont 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, thats where race relations are today. The truth has no chance. Its smothered by the politics of victimization."
Reception
Amazon initially rejected it for its streaming service, but later relented amid criticism.[https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-cancels-shelby-steele-11602715834 October 14, 2020, by the editorial board of the 'Wall Street Journal'][https://www.wsj.com/articles/will-amazon-suppress-the-true-michael-brown-story-11602628176?mod=opinion_featst_pos1 By Jason L. Riley, October 13, 2020, 'Wall Street Journal']
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