Morning Wire Creating Films that Challenge Narratives: From ‘What Is A Woman?’ to ‘Am I Racist’ | 10.27.24
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Oct 27, 2024 
Director Justin Folk, known for his successful conservative documentaries like 'What is a Woman?' and 'Am I Racist?', dives deep into the unexpected triumph of his latest film. He discusses how humor is employed to tackle sensitive racial issues, setting a fresh narrative. Folk highlights the positive audience reception despite earlier media pushback and shares the unique challenges of promoting conservative content in theaters. Additionally, he reflects on how theatrical releases can enhance streaming success, blending hope with the complexities of race discussions.
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Box Office Success
- Am I Racist? surpassed $12 million at the box office.
- This makes it the most successful documentary in theaters this decade.
Comedic Documentary
- Am I Racist? is a comedic documentary that tackles the sensitive issue of race.
- It uses ridicule as a tool to expose those dividing society.
Film Approach
- The film uses real situations with Matt Walsh interacting with real people.
- Walsh plays a character who earnestly believes in the other side's arguments to expose their ideology.
