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‘Am I Racist?’ Star Matt Walsh and Director Justin Folk on Getting Exhibitors to Take a Chance on Controversial Doc and Whether or Not They’re Trolling Hollywood
Matt Walsh and Justin Folk discuss 'Am I Racist?' and the power of satire.
But using a satirical spin, Matt Walsh and Justin Folk mined the territory for their feature “Am I Racist?” Exhibitors are typically reluctant to program documentaries, never mind hot-button ones, but they quickly came around. The conversation, which also included Walsh and was moderated by Variety ‘s executive editor film & media Tatiana Siegel, was part of the FYC Streaming Room, presented by Red Dresser Productions. The $3 million film, which was distributed by Daily Wire, sees Walsh go undercover in various guises including a waiter at a dinner attended by wealthy white Los Angeles women looking to heal from their racism.
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