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How Does It Feel To Be a Problem?

The film is an investigation of systemic racism in America at a time when many deny systemic racism exists. The title of the film is based on sociologist W.E.B. DuBois' famous question that he raised in his seminal book, "The Souls of Black Folk."

With the help of Danny Glover, Ed Asner, Henry Rollins, scholars, authors, and activists, we tell the story of systemic racism in America, past and present. The film also features music by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist, Jackson Browne.

  • Thomas Edward Keith
    Director
    Bullied
  • Thomas Edward Keith
    Writer
    Bullied
  • J.W. Wiley
    Writer
  • Danny Glover
    Key Cast
    "Self"
    Lethal Weapon
  • Edward Asner
    Key Cast
    "Self"
    Elf
  • Henry Rollins
    Key Cast
    "Self"
    Sons of Anarchy
  • Hawk Newsome
    Key Cast
    "Self"
    Da 5 Bloods
  • Thomas Keith
    Producer
    Bullied
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 30 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 9, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Thomas Edward Keith

Thomas Keith received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Claremont Graduate University. He has since produced five films with his fourth film Bullied enjoying 41 official selections and 12 awards. Bullied is now available on Tubi TV, Docurama for Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies, Roku, and many other digital networks. Keith has also published two book with Routledge Press on issues of gender and masculinity.

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Director Statement

How Does It Feel To Be a Problem was the culmination of 6 years of hard work in collaboration with Dr. JW Wiley. We set out to show how systemic racism had a pervasive presence in the past, but continues to exist and even flourish today. Tapping into some of the top scholars in America and joining with activists and authors, How Does It Feel helps bring the views of W.E.B. DuBois to life with his thoughts resonating as much today as ever. In the words of the immortal John Lewis, "we still have a great deal of work to do."