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What Is a Woman?

2022

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The Daily Wire | Release Date (Streaming): June 1, 2022 | Not Rated

Starring: Debra Soh, Don Sucher, Gert Comfrey, Jordan Peterson, Marci Bowers, Michelle Forcier, Miriam Grossman, Naia Okami, Phil McGraw, Scott Newgent

Summary: It's the question you're not allowed to ask. The documentary they don't want you to see.

Director: Justin Folk

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 95 min

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Dante James

Jun 10, 2022

I would very much recommend everyone watch this and make their own decisions. There are times when Walsh gets a little corny, but overall, he presents many facts and opposing arguments that are, at the very least, something to think about. Read full review

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Barkwe

Sep 5, 2022

It's a great documentary that does a good job explaining why the current discourse on gender identity is insane. It's a topic that shouldn't be controversial, but leftists exist, so it is.

7 of 17 users found this helpful710

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Alfredson

Jun 14, 2022

This is a brilliant documentary that showcases the insanity and mental illness of the left.

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watchoutch02

Jun 17, 2022

Only the truth...And apparently truth hurts. It is so satisfying!! Every single person should watch it

20 of 40 users found this helpful2020

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tr4xx

Jun 17, 2022

A good film with some laughs and some cringing. Matt did a great job trying to answer the question. The humor in this film might be lost on someone who can't define the word "woman" though.

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zcat5

Jun 26, 2023

From the outset, the film's premise is laden with misleading claims that reek of ignorance and disingenuity. Take, for instance, the movie's central theme, an attempt to define 'womanhood'. The sheer audacity of assuming such a definition could be universally articulated is both astonishingFrom the outset, the film's premise is laden with misleading claims that reek of ignorance and disingenuity. Take, for instance, the movie's central theme, an attempt to define 'womanhood'. The sheer audacity of assuming such a definition could be universally articulated is both astonishing and problematic. The movie's flawed premise is further compounded by Walsh's lack of nuance in addressing the diversity and complexity of gender identity, reducing the narrative to one-dimensional clichés that do a disservice to the intricacies of human identity.

The film's argument is constructed on a shaky scaffold of logical fallacies that are as transparent as they are misguided. The slippery slope arguments presented in the second act, where the film suggests that acceptance of non-binary identities will lead to societal collapse, is not just ungrounded, but a glaring indication of the director's bias and refusal to engage in good faith argumentation. Similarly, the false dichotomies presented throughout the narrative – suggesting that embracing fluid gender identities somehow threatens traditional gender roles – are not just logically unsound, they are a reflection of a reductive worldview that refuses to acknowledge the spectrum of human experience.

The most egregious aspect of "What is a Woman?" is its exploitative use of paid actors to portray real-world experiences. This is not simply a matter of casting choices; it's a matter of ethics and authenticity. The actors, presumably hired to play the roles of marginalized individuals, are deployed to serve a narrative that perpetuates harmful stereotypes and feeds into a dangerous culture of stigmatization. These performances, devoid of any genuine understanding or lived experience, result in a caricature that does more harm than good, damaging the credibility of the film and further alienating the very group it purports to represent.

Walsh's approach is an exercise in bashing an already marginalized group, cloaking his offensive portrayal under the guise of a 'provocative' exploration of gender. Yet, there is nothing provocative about a narrative that disrespects and undermines the lived experiences of countless individuals. It's not so much a question of 'What is a Woman?', but rather 'What is Walsh trying to achieve?'

In conclusion, "What is a Woman?" is a distressing example of how not to approach sensitive topics in film. It's a missive of misunderstanding, a manifesto of marginalization, and a monument to misinformation. It's a film that not only fails to contribute to the ongoing conversation about gender identity but, in fact, threatens to roll back the progress that has been made. It's a movie that demands not applause, but a critical reevaluation of how we allow such narratives to be spun in the first place.… Expand

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hales1984

Jun 3, 2023

This movie is a pile of hot propaganda garbage. Matt Walsh is a tool who plays on conservative’s fears expertly. Trash film for trash people.

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Fruggy

Jun 26, 2022

Transphobic mess, even if it wasn’t political and was about an imaginary issue it still sucks. 0/10 would not watch again

18 of 40 users found this helpful1822

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