Exploring the Comedy Documentary “Am I Racist?”: Everything You Need to Know

After taking the spotlight as one of the most successful documentaries in the US box office, Daily Wire’s film Am I Racist? made its streaming debut on October 28, 2024. Following its theatrical release on September 13, the film has accumulated over $12 million across about 1,600 theaters nationwide.

Although it holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 71% from 14 critics, the audience reception is significantly more favorable, with a remarkable 96% on the Popcornmeter. Starring Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh, the documentary chronicles his “investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion practices”and reveals absurdities through his undercover social experiments.

This film marks a collaboration between Walsh and director Justin Folk, who previously directed and co-produced Walsh’s 2022 documentary, What Is a Woman?, as well as other notable projects including No Safe Spaces.

Overview of Am I Racist?

The narrative focuses on Matt Walsh, host of The Matt Walsh Show podcast, as he embarks on a quest to become a DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) consultant.

Adopting his signature style of a tweed jacket, man-bun wig, and skinny jeans, he goes undercover to explore racism in America. He claims to be documenting an anti-racist journey for a film project.

According to the film’s official website:

“Am I Racist? follows one man’s comedic journey as he deep dives into and exposes the peculiar world of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Expect to laugh, gasp, and cringe at his genuine misadventures.”

Discussing the film in a post on X on September 18, 2024, Walsh stated:

“We aim to shed light on the so-called expert class—those self-proclaimed moral authorities who dictate their beliefs to us from a position of power.”

In the course of the movie, Walsh not only dialogues with everyday individuals about their perceptions of racism but also interacts with DEI professionals. Notable figures such as “DEI queen”Robin DiAngelo and Race to Dinner co-founders and DEI advocates Regina Jackson and Saira Rao make appearances.

Am I Racist? guarantees both humorous and thought-provoking conversations led by Walsh and those he encounters. Viewers have described the film as “both funny and insightful,””a refreshing mind-opener,”and praised it as “the best comedy in recent times”on Rotten Tomatoes.

Cast of Characters

Matt Walsh, alongside being a Daily Wire host, stars as himself in the film while also portraying a “woke”DEI expert as he navigates a variety of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Joining him in this darkly comedic mockumentary are:

Robin DiAngelo as herself
Regina Jackson as herself
Saira Rao as herself
Sarra Tekola as herself
Maryna Biletska as a diner patron
Rhoda Pell as a workshop participant

The film is directed by Justin Folk, with the script co-written by Folk, Matt Walsh, and Brian A. Hoffman.

When to Watch Am I Racist? on Streaming?

The film began streaming on October 28, 2024, following its theatrical run. Viewers interested in the film can still find it in select cinemas across the US, but it’s now also accessible on Daily Wire’s video-on-demand platform, DailyWire+.

New subscribers can sign up for DailyWire+ for $15 per month or benefit from a reduced rate of $8 a month with the Insider Annual plan, which was previously priced at $13 per month.

Don’t miss out on the box-office sensation Am I Racist? starting from October 28, 2024, exclusively on DailyWire+.

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