Speculative Fiction : Short Story

For the beginning few weeks of class, we have been discussing the topic of speculative fiction. The assignment states that we are to choose a short story, poem, novel that has to deal with the concept of afro-futurism, or the black experience in general. Read that story, and create a film adaptation for our final project.

I have done a bit of research on the topic and have finally chosen what i want to adapt. Before beginning this research, i had to think from a realistic and practical lens. What is my budget, what are my possible resources, who could i possibly cast, should i go for a popular book, or should it be more underground. What messages concerning the black experience speak to me the most?

Upon lots of inner dialogue & research i have come to terms with the project and story that i want to adapt. I have chosen a short story : " On Being Crazy" By the Legendary W.E.B Dubois.

There are several reasons that i chose this author. He has depth and a background in black history, being that he is a civil rights leader. He was massively intelligent, almost beyond his time. And his poems and short stories are real. They bring up "conversations" and really force you to think, dissect digest and see the world differently.

The short story can be read at ; https://www.whatsoproudlywehail.org/curriculum/the-american-calendar/on-being-crazy

And here is a little introductory Excerpt: