Am I Racist?
Matt Walsh turns disguised interviews and hidden social experiments into a provocative political comedy about the contradictions of the DEI industry.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- provocative
- sardonic
- political discussion night
- satire marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film provocative and intermittently funny, while divided over its shallow argument, abrasive methods, and partisan treatment of racial discourse.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Matt Walsh uses disguises and staged interactions to investigate DEI practitioners and reveal their responses.
The investigation focuses on the diversity, equity, and inclusion industry and its paid experts.
Walsh presents himself as obnoxious and self-deprecating while confronting interviewees and consultants.
The film directly addresses polarized American arguments over racism and DEI practices.
Films like Am I Racist?, and why
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
political hidden-camera satire built around an intrusive onscreen provocateur and confrontational social experiments
The Yes Men
documentary comedy using staged encounters, disguises, and provocative interviews to expose ideological absurdities
Fahrenheit 9/11
politically charged documentary satire that turns public controversy and ideological conflict into entertainment
The Office
awkward, persona-driven comedy centered on an obnoxious social disruptor and uncomfortable interactions
Movie Details
- Director
- Justin Folk
- Release Date
- 2024-09-13
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (117)
Cast
- Matt Walsh
- Robin DiAngelo
- Regina Jackson
- Saira Rao
- Regan Byrd
- Sarra Tekola
- Maryna Biletska
- Phil McGraw
Common questions
- What is Am I Racist? about?
- Matt Walsh turns disguised interviews and hidden social experiments into a provocative political comedy about the contradictions of the DEI industry.
- What is Am I Racist? like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Am I Racist? as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Am I Racist? violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Am I Racist?.
- What did critics think of Am I Racist??
- Critics broadly found the film provocative and intermittently funny, while divided over its shallow argument, abrasive methods, and partisan treatment of racial discourse.
- Which films are like Am I Racist??
- Films with a similar feel include Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, The Yes Men, Fahrenheit 9/11, and The Office.
- How long is Am I Racist??
- Am I Racist? runs 101 minutes.
