Virtual Watch Party: "Killing America"

Eli Steele is the president of Man of Steele Productions and is an award-winning filmmaker who has a passion for uncovering the untold stories in America. 

A graduate of Claremont McKenna College and Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy, Steele recently collaborated with his father, Shelby Steele, on the documentary, “What Killed Michael Brown?” Initially banned by Amazon, the film eventually premiered at the #1 spot for documentaries on Amazon and remained in the top ten for over five weeks.

Steele’s career highlights include “How Jack Became Black,” “What’s Bugging Seth,” winner of ten film festivals, and “Katrina,” an MTV Network pilot which won him the Breakthrough Filmmakers Award. 

Steele recently produced over 15 short documentaries and accompanying articles for Fox. He also produced over 100 episodes for the acclaimed Rooftop Revelations series that featured untold and unfiltered stories from the South Side of Chicago. 

Steele has written for publications ranging from LA Times, Quillette to Commentary Magazine. He currently resides in Sherman Oaks, California, with his two young children. 

Dr. Brandy Shufutinsky of JILV.org is a social worker, writer, researcher, and advocate. She holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of San Francisco in International and Multicultural Education and her MSW from the University of Southern California. Brandy has worked towards advancing the rights of victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault within the military community through practice, education, and research. Currently she is working towards developing intercultural and academic opportunities to enhance liberal democratic ideals.