Published on September 7, 2024, 12:34 am

Renowned former sitcom star Roseanne Barr recently took the time to discuss Matt Walsh’s forthcoming documentary, “Am I Racist?”. The seasoned actress had nothing but admiration for the film and lauded Walsh’s inventive approach to employ humor as a tool to coax people out of their restrictive thought patterns. Barr believes that constant indoctrination from media and corporate sectors regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) often limits people’s perspectives.

The essence of connecting with the intended demographic lies in narrating an engaging yet significant story— a tricky feat that “Am I Racist?” successfully manages according to Barr. She agreed with Walsh’s sentiment that although his daily podcast provides substantial value, it falls short of reaching many people. Therefore, they conceived this film aiming for widespread appeal in order to tap into a larger audience segment.

Barr applauded his initiative saying he was moving towards the right path by creating a humorous movie. “The most effective way to reach out to people is through comedy which inadvertently unravels deceptions”, she affirmed.

Tickets for “Am I Racist?” have already been put up for sale and can be purchased for any nearby theater.

Walsh elaborated how the intention behind making the film wasn’t necessarily about pushing their messaging at the forefront rather creating something entertaining yet filled with powerful insights about pervasive deception present within DEI industry. He emphasised on prioritising storytelling during his conversation with Barr which holds paramount significance as per him.

Unveiling little snippets from the film, Walsh narrated how he visited places like a biker bar in Southern America as well as poverty-stricken areas in New Orleans where he interacted with locals unfamiliar with mainstream DEI narratives. Surprisingly, he uncovered startling similarities in narratives from these distinct demographics despite divisive portrayal done by media outlets.

Further into their conversations, Walsh highlighted how none were particularly concerned about racial identities within such environments. Echoing his observations, Barr added, “That’s probably due to your conversations with the working class rather than college graduates who have been manipulated by specific narratives.”

Walsh pointed out that individuals not employed in corporate sectors remain untouched by the DEI indoctrination rampant within such environments.

Walsh and Barr discussed certain questions frequently asked by fans following his recent hit, “What is a Woman?” released in 2022 including how he maintains a straight face during interviews. He described his interactions with spineless individuals ensnared in their web of lies as more exasperating than humorous in reality.

While concluding their discussion, Walsh revealed his surprise at film theaters accepting his unconventional content but cautioned that audience might find it challenging to engage with the documentary. Despite this concern, promising ticket presales resulted in double theatre release than originally intended.

Upon reflection, Barr expressed her delight regarding the project stating “I’m glad you decided to make this movie. You dared to bring laughter into it and it was indeed funny.” Drawing comparisons between Walsh’s methods and those employed by Michael Moore and Sacha Baron Cohen, she commended him for using humor as a vehicle for promoting crucial dialogues even though their messages varied widely.

Barr further appreciated his contribution stating, “I am thrilled about your initiatives. I am glad you are capable of making people laugh. God truly gifted you with comedic talent. You created an excellent film and I hope there are more on the way.”

Scheduled for theater release on September 13th, fans can purchase tickets for “Am I Racist?” at local venues from the official website.