Matt Walsh's 'Am I Racist?' Documentary Tops Box Office and Divides Critics
Despite a high audience score and strong box office performance, the film faces boycotts and mixed reviews from media outlets.
- 'Am I Racist?' by Matt Walsh achieves a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A rating on CinemaScore.
- The film, a satirical take on DEI practices, grossed nearly $4.8 million over its opening weekend, ranking fourth at the box office.
- Mainstream media outlets have largely ignored the film, while some theaters faced backlash and even sabotage attempts from employees.
- The documentary features controversial interviews, including a scene where Robin DiAngelo was tricked into paying 'reparations' to Walsh's black producer.
- The film's soundtrack, featuring Christian rap artist Bryson Gray, has climbed to the Top 10 on the iTunes soundtrack chart.