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Am I Racist?, 2024, PG-13, 1 hr 41 min

Am I Racist? Runtime: 101 minutes Studio: Daily Wire Studios / Digital Astronaut Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A satirical mockumentary-style documentary starring Matt Walsh, where he goes undercover in the world of DEI to expose its absurdities through comedic subterfuge. Ratings: My Rating: 6.8/10 The Dove Foundation: Not available IMDb: 7.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 56% critics, 96% audience Metacritic: Not available Plot Summary: Matt Walsh embarks on a provocative journey into the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) world by adopting the persona of a “bumbling DEI trainee.” He undergoes a mock DEI certification, conducts hidden-camera social experiments—like petitioning to rename and repaint the Washington Monument—crashes a biker bar to expose supposed bias, and interviews DEI champions such as Robin DiAngelo. The film culminates in Walsh hosting a “Do the Work Workshop” urging white guilt self-flagellation, only to later declare it a...

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, (1975), R, 2 hr 13 min

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Based on a Book One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey Studio: United Artists Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A Runtime: 133 minutes A powerful battle of individuality versus authority Ratings: My Rating: 8.3/10 Dove Foundation: Not Recommended IMDb: 8.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 94% Metacritic: 84% Plot Summary: Set in a mental institution, the story follows Randle McMurphy, a rebellious inmate who challenges the oppressive authority of Nurse Ratched. The film examines the struggle between conformity and freedom, the dehumanizing effects of institutional control, and the resilience of the human spirit. Powerful performances and intense narrative make this a landmark cinematic work. Critics Review: Critics hailed the film as a masterpiece, particularly praising Jack Nicholson’s iconic performance, the faithful adaptation of Ken Kesey’s novel, and the film’s unflinching exploration of social and psychological themes. Its influence on cinem...