The phenomenal success of 'Am I a Racist?': A Documentary That Defied Expectations"
Matt Walsh's Film on ”Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Shatters Box Office Records and Resonates with Audiences Across the U.S.
The film "Am I a Racist?" starring Matt Walsh, became the third highest-grossing film in the U.S. on its opening day, surpassing films from major studios.
This is the first documentary released by The Daily Wire to theaters, and by its second day of screening, it is expected to become the most successful documentary of 2024.
The film reveals the behind-the-scenes workings of the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) industry and has received highly positive reviews, including a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an A rating from CinemaScore.
In the film, Walsh traces workshops designed to explain to white people that they live in a society saturated with racism and white "supremacy," with implications regarding guilt, reparations, and affirmative action.
Additionally, in these workshops, white people learn that they are "fragile" or "resistant" if they don't like what is being said.
Walsh participated in and filmed the workshops and interviews, and moviegoers view the film as a masterpiece of absurd comedy.
Opponents of the film managed to get several theaters to cancel screenings under boycott threats, yet the film is experiencing commercial success uncharacteristic of a documentary.