Matt Walsh’s documentary opens as third-highest grosser in the US

The Daily Wire's documentary, which premiered on a Friday night, achieved significant box office success, ranking as the third-highest-grossing film in the U.S. The film, titled "Am I Racist?", was shown in over 2,500 theaters and outperformed a major studio release, Lionsgate's "The Killer's Game". It is notable for being one of only 15 documentaries to open in more than 1,500 theaters, indicating a strong audience interest in its subject matter. The mockumentary addresses themes of anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and has received overwhelmingly positive audience feedback. It boasts a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and an "A" rating from CinemaScore, reflecting high viewer satisfaction. A significant majority of viewers reported that the film met or exceeded their expectations, with many describing it as "excellent" and expressing a willingness to recommend it to others. However, the film has faced criticism from anti-racist activists featured in it. Saira Rao labeled it a "Nazi White Supremacy Film," while Robin DiAngelo, author of "White Fragility," claimed she was misled into participating. DiAngelo accused the film of aiming to discredit anti-racist educators, a sentiment that Walsh acknowledged in his response. In the wake of its release, left-wing activists have pressured theaters to withdraw the film, leading to instances of censorship. Elon Musk commented on the situation, highlighting the ongoing tensions between differing ideological groups regarding freedom of expression in cinema.