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Conservative Documentary ‘Am I Racist?’ Snubbed By Oscar Doc Voters, Despite Claiming Box Office Crown

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Blockbuster 'Am I Racist?' doc gets snubbed by the Oscars, despite dominating the box office and stirring up major controversy in Hollywood.
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  • The Daily Wire's 'Am I Racist?' raked in more at the box office than any other documentary this year, but was surprisingly left off the Oscars shortlist.
  • Matt Walsh and Justin Folk, the film's director and creator, are calling out the Academy for 'snubbing' their hit satire that lampoons diversity and inclusion initiatives in the industry.
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