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White Man Walking

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​​In July 2020, Rob Bliss, a young, white filmmaker, posted a video of what happened when he held up a 'Black Lives Matter' sign in Harrison, Arkansas, 'the most racist town in America'. It went viral, attracting 12 million views. What Bliss did next was remarkable. Over 1500 miles, two months and 25 miles a day, he set out to walk through the American South, wearing a Black Lives Matter t-shirt, and a sign that invited people to 'come walk with me'. His goal was simple: to take the conversation Floyd's murder had sparked about racism in American society into the places where it was most needed, yet most silent.

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Paula Farmer culturevulture.net 4d
“White Man Walking” effectively presents as both a personal journey and compelling social experiment. its exploration of race reminds that we are in a deeply divided time and America is a fragile country. Go to Full Review Tim Brennan About Boulder Feb 9
The gimmick of Bliss walking was the point, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Bliss and Alder’s zippy film reminds us that, despite the insults and threats, most people want to get along – or at least engage with a degree of curiosity. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Feb 6
4/5
Are there conversations that make a positive difference? Almost certainly – and the interesting thing is that some of them also prove challenging to Rob. Go to Full Review Romey Norton InSession Film Feb 5
B+
White Man Walking succeeds as an interesting and thought-provoking piece of political film as it reflects a nation exhausted by slogans yet still capable of being startled by simple acts of moral visibility. Go to Full Review Shikhar Verma High on Films Feb 5
3/5
[White Man Walking] wishes to say that the path to understanding comes from talking and listening to different perspectives, no matter how vile or uninformed they are.  Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mark S. @msacay 2d I thought this documentary was amazing. Truthful and extremely accurate, especially if you apply it to what's going on today in Minnesota, 2026. See more matt @DoughB0y Feb 10 Rob Bliss has made a documentary about himself. He is desperate for a pat on the back from the black community. The doc backfires horribly and sheds a light on the liberal gaslighting that caused Rob to hate himself and his own people See more Read all reviews
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Rob Bliss

Director

Denise Alder

Director

Rob Bliss

Self

Georgia Cassidy

Producer

Luti Fagbenle

Executive Producer

Maxine Watson

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Synopsis ​​In July 2020, Rob Bliss, a young, white filmmaker, posted a video of what happened when he held up a 'Black Lives Matter' sign in Harrison, Arkansas, 'the most racist town in America'. It went viral, attracting 12 million views. What Bliss did next was remarkable. Over 1500 miles, two months and 25 miles a day, he set out to walk through the American South, wearing a Black Lives Matter t-shirt, and a sign that invited people to 'come walk with me'. His goal was simple: to take the conversation Floyd's murder had sparked about racism in American society into the places where it was most needed, yet most silent.
Director
Rob Bliss, Denise Alder
Producer
Georgia Cassidy
Distributor
Watermelon Pictures
Production Co
Osun Group
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 3, 2026
Runtime
1h 10m