Am I Racist? is a 2024 American documentary comedy film about racism and anti-racism, starring conservative political commentator Matt Walsh.[2][3] It is directed by Justin Folk for The Daily Wire.[2][4]
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| Directed by | Justin Folk |
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| Starring | Matt Walsh |
| Cinematography | Anton Seim |
| Edited by | Marshall Lee |
| Music by | Uncle Chubbz |
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| Distributed by | SDG Releasing |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3 million[1] |
The film follows Walsh as he goes undercover as a "bumbling DEI trainee" attending anti-racism workshops and interviewing experts and others.[2] The film was released on September 13, 2024.[5]
Summary
editPundit Matt Walsh finds himself in a coffee shop reminiscing about the prevalence of racism in society. He decides to embark on a "journey" to find out whether or not he is "racist." After being ousted from a support group focused on white guilt, Walsh decides to take on a persona similar to that of the gender studies professor he interviewed in What is a Woman. He goes on to receive a D.E.I. certification, and assumes the identity of a "D.E.I. Expert." Subsequently, he begins his quest to "do the work" that started off his journey. Among other things, Matt convinces passersby to sign a petition to rename the Washington Monument the "George Floyd Monument," raise the structure by 30%, and repaint it black. Matt also goes to a biker bar, hoping to expose the racism of white hillbillies, and interviews black Americans who tell him that the solution to racism is to "love one another." The show culminates in Walsh, now an experienced anti-racist activist, hosting an anti-racist workshop called the "Do the Work Workshop" where he tells white people that they are inherently racist, demonstrates speaking out against racism by viciously condemning his uncle Frank for a racist joke he had made twenty years ago, and encourages self flagellation as a solution to white guilt. The show ends with Walsh having a change of heart and ending the workshop, stating publicly that the whole thing is a scam. In the final scene, Walsh imagines himself sharing his findings with the world before sitting down for coffee with his uncle Frank.
Release
editThe film was released on September 13, 2024. It is the first theatrically released film by The Daily Wire.[5]
Reception
editThe film received a number of positive reviews,[6][7][8] with Film Threat rating it an 8.5/10.[9] A review in Variety commented, "The result is either hilarious or offensive, depending on which side of the MAGA fence you sit on."[10]
References
edit- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (September 13, 2024). "Matt Walsh Satire 'Am I Racist?' Hits 1,500-Plus Theaters as Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire Bets Big for Movie Dominance". Variety.
- ^ a b c Gardner, Chris (July 24, 2024). "Conservative Media Voice Matt Walsh Goes Undercover as DEI Trainee in 'Am I Racist?' Doc". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Stanley, Tim (September 11, 2024). "The 'conservative Michael Moore' taking on the 'crazy' diversity industry". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Crofford, Lori. "'Am I Racist?': Matt Walsh's Bold New Film Coming to Amarillo Theaters". NewsTalk 940 AM.
- ^ a b MaGee, Ny. "Daily Wire's Matt Walsh Goes Undercover in New DEI Documentary, White Women Toast to 'Being Racist'". EurWeb.
- ^ Sey, Samuel. "Am I Racist? (Review)". Slow to Write. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "MOVIE REVIEW: Am I Racist?". YouTube.
- ^ ""AM I RACIST?" Matt Walsh Documentary Review". YouTube.
- ^ "Am I Racist? Reviews Film Threat". September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (September 13, 2024). "Matt Walsh Satire 'Am I Racist?' Hits 1,500-Plus Theaters as Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire Bets Big for Movie Dominance". Variety. Retrieved September 14, 2024.