Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words 1960s Liberalism Killed Michael Brown | Victor Davis HansonEli steele Draft
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Jan 18, 2026 
Eli Steele, an award-winning filmmaker and president of Man of Steel Productions, joins the discussion to explore the implications of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson. He examines the historical roots of racial unrest tied to 1960s post-liberal policies. Steele details how societal narratives have shifted to focus on race dynamics rather than individual actions. He also discusses his collaboration with his father, Shelby Steele, on their films, including the upcoming 'White Guilt,' addressing guilt and ideological conflicts in America today.
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Structural Causes Framed The Shooting
- Eli Steele argues Michael Brown's death was enabled by broader social forces rather than just the officer's action.
- He traces causes to post-1960s liberal policies that fostered dependency, single-parent households, and degraded community norms.
Housing Policy's Long-Term Harm
- Steele links urban policy shifts like demolishing neighborhoods and building projects to long-term social harm.
- He suggests these policy choices contributed to the conditions that framed Michael Brown's actions.
Amazon Rejected The Film Abruptly
- Eli describes Amazon rejecting and blocking his film without a clear appeals path, which felt like a powerful, final rejection.
- He recounts the shock of corporate gatekeeping after years of filmmaking work and public pushback forced Amazon to relent.
