Dinesh Dsouzas Criticism Of Obama Documentary Films And Political Commentary

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Background and Career

Dinesh D'Souza is described as a far-right Republican and former policy advisor to President Reagan. He has authored several books critical of President Obama, including "The Roots of Obama's Rage" (2010) and "Obama's America: Unmaking the American Dream" (2012). D'Souza gained significant attention for his documentary films critical of Obama, particularly "2016: Obama's America," which examined the president's past and early influences that may have shaped his political ideology.

Notably, D'Souza has been identified as a "convicted felon who was pardoned by President Trump after making illegal campaign contributions." He was charged with violating federal campaign laws for illegally donating to the Senate campaign of New York Republican Wendy Long and causing false statements to be made to authorities in connection with these contributions.

Documentary Films and Reception

"2016: Obama's America" was released in August 2012 and became a surprise hit at the box office. The film grossed $33.4 million in the U.S. and Canada, making it the second-highest grossing political documentary of all time at that time. The film examined President Obama's background and suggested that his politics were shaped by "the Third World radicalism of his own absentee father."

Critics' reviews were mixed. Betsy Sharkey from The Times criticized the film, writing that it "promises to demystify the president … but does more to illuminate its filmmaker, Dinesh D'Souza, and his ego instead." In contrast, Variety's Joe Leydon acknowledged the film's value as "a sort of Cliffs Notes precis of the conservative case against the re-election of our current U.S. president."

D'Souza's subsequent film, "America: Imagine the World Without Her," released in June 2014 by Lionsgate, did not perform as well, making $2.7 million in its wide-release opening weekend and grossing $14.4 million total.

Political Commentary

D'Souza has frequently criticized President Obama and other progressive Democrats. In one instance, he called Michelle Obama's undergraduate Princeton thesis "illiterate and incoherent" after she made comments suggesting that some people in powerful positions were "not as smart" as they're portrayed.

In an interview with Megyn Kelly, D'Souza claimed there was "a sense the president 'treats his critics not merely as people who disagree but as enemies.'" He suggested that his criticism of Obama had made him "vulnerable to some forms of counterattack."

D'Souza's work often portrays Obama as having a hidden agenda. In "2016: Obama's America," he suggested that if re-elected, Obama would implement policies different from those he publicly advocated. The film made two specific predictions: that Obama would allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons and that he would turn the national debt into a "weapon of mass destruction," though it did not explain how Obama would accomplish these goals.

D'Souza's Arguments About Obama

According to the source material, D'Souza's arguments about Obama are based on several key points:

1. He suggests Obama's political ideology was shaped by his "absentee father's Third World radicalism."
2. He portrays Obama as having concealed his true views during his first term due to the need for re-election, with the implication that a second term would allow him to implement his "nefarious plan."
3. D'Souza compares Obama to a character from Robert Downey Sr.'s 1969 satire "Putney Swope," depicting him as a mild-mannered liberal whose true radical nature would emerge once unconstrained by the need to appeal to white voters.
4. He suggests Obama uses racial dynamics to gain support, providing "racial vindication" to white voters in exchange for their votes.

Media Appearances and Public Perception

D'Souza has made numerous media appearances to promote his work and political views. He appeared on "The Kelly File" with Megyn Kelly to discuss his legal case and his criticism of Obama. He also spoke with The Guardian about his film "2016: Obama's America," claiming it was successful because "people sense there is real information here" and that it contained "not allegations, not assertions, but real information that is valuable in assessing the future of the country."

Despite his controversial views and legal troubles, D'Souza has maintained a public platform and continued producing critical content about President Obama and his administration.

Conclusion

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Sources

1. Dinesh D'Souza calls Michelle Obama's thesis "illiterate and incoherent"
2. Richard Brody's review of "2016: Obama's America"
3. Dinesh D'Souza's sentencing and film career
4. D'Souza on Obama treating critics as enemies
5. Excerpt from "Obama's America: Unmaking the American Dream"
6. The Guardian coverage of "2016: Obama's America"
7. Business Insider overview of "2016: Obama's America"