Matt Walsh's 'Am I Racist?' Documentary Critiques DEI Movement
The film uses undercover tactics to expose and satirize diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
- Matt Walsh's documentary, backed by The Daily Wire, grossed $4.5 million in its opening weekend, making it one of the highest-grossing political documentaries in recent years.
- The film features Walsh infiltrating DEI events, including a 'Race2Dinner' session, where he disrupts proceedings to highlight what he sees as the absurdity of DEI practices.
- Walsh paid significant sums to interview subjects, including $15,000 to Robin DiAngelo, author of 'White Fragility,' who later expressed feeling deceived by the film's intentions.
- Despite facing distribution challenges and lack of mainstream media coverage, the film has gained traction, particularly in conservative-leaning regions.
- The documentary has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it mocks efforts to address racism, while supporters praise its critique of the DEI industry as exploitative.