Sun Sep 15 16:22:25 UTC 2024: ## Conservative Documentary “Am I Racist?” Cracks Box Office Top 5
**Los Angeles, CA** – The Tim Burton sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” dominated the box office for the second week in a row, raking in $51.6 million and bringing its total domestic gross to $188 million. However, it was the surprising performance of a conservative documentary that grabbed attention this weekend.
“Am I Racist?” a mockumentary produced by The Daily Wire and directed by Justin Folk, landed in fourth place with an estimated $4.7 million from just 1,517 theaters. The film features conservative columnist Matt Walsh going undercover as a “DEI trainee,” exploring themes of race and identity in a satirical style reminiscent of “Borat.”
The film’s success is notable given its limited release and conservative leanings. Critics have argued that the film’s premise is divisive and perpetuates harmful stereotypes, but its box office performance suggests a strong audience interest in its controversial message.
Meanwhile, the horror film “Speak No Evil” debuted in second place with $11.5 million, showcasing a strong opening for the Blumhouse production. The film, which stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot McNairy, is a remake of a 2022 Danish horror film.
Other noteworthy releases included the action comedy “The Killer’s Game,” starring Dave Bautista, which debuted in sixth place with $2.6 million, and the faith-based film “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust,” which launched in tenth place with $1.5 million.
The box office performance this weekend underscores the growing appeal of films that cater to specific audiences, both conservative and mainstream. With a diverse array of films hitting theaters in the coming weeks, it remains to be seen which films will capture the attention of audiences in the months to come.
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