The Daily Wire has officially announced the streaming debut of its acclaimed documentary “Am I Racist?” The film is slated to launch on their platform on October 28. Directed by Justin Folk, this thought-provoking feature has made waves, becoming the highest-grossing documentary at the U.S. box office over the past six years.
At the center of the film is conservative commentator Matt Walsh, who undertakes a compelling examination of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices through a series of undercover social experiments intended to reveal the absurdities within these approaches. “Am I Racist?” has already grossed over $12 million since its theatrical release on September 13, where it notably secured a spot in the top five films during its opening weekend.
Despite achieving commercial success, the film has received a mixed critical reception, holding a 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews. The Daily Wire asserts that mainstream critics have largely overlooked the documentary, possibly due to apprehension about acknowledging its achievements. Additionally, the platform claims the film has encountered boycotts from certain independent theaters citing “safety concerns.”
The documentary is produced by a team including Kirby Williamson, Charlotte Roland, Brian Hoffman, Matt Walsh, and Justin Folk, with co-producers Sean Hampton and Benyam Capel. Executive producers include Dallas Sonnier, Jeremy Boreing, Caleb Robinson, and Ben Shapiro. This project marks the second collaboration between Walsh and Folk, following their 2022 documentary “What Is A Woman?”
With its impending streaming release, “Am I Racist?” continues to stir conversations and elicit strong reactions amid a polarized landscape, prompting audiences to engage with its challenging themes.