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What Is a Woman? is a 2022 American documentary film produced by The Daily Wire and directed by conservative political commentator Matt Walsh, who also presented the film. It explores gender and transgender issues from a conservative perspective, critiquing transgender ideology primarily through a series of interviews where Walsh repeatedly asks subjects, "What is a woman?", aiming to highlight perceived circular or inadequate definitions of womanhood. Released exclusively to subscribers of The Daily Wire on June 1, 2022, coinciding with the start of Pride Month, the documentary features interviews with medical professionals, transgender advocates, and others, often portraying transgender rights movements in a critical light. It has been widely described by various sources as anti-trans or transphobic, sparking significant debate. Walsh has stated that the documentary was made in opposition to evolving concepts of sex and gender in the digital age, including the transgender rights movement. The production involved on-location interviews, including at events and with experts, and was promoted through trailers on YouTube and social media. While it received praise from conservative audiences for challenging mainstream narratives, it faced criticism for alleged misinformation and bias against transgender individuals. The film's release generated considerable online discussion, with platforms like Reddit hosting threads analyzing its arguments and implications for legal definitions of gender. It has been viewed millions of times via The Daily Wire's subscription service and shared widely on social media, influencing conversations around transgender policies, women's rights, and identity politics. No formal organization named "What Is a Woman?" exists; it refers to this specific documentary production under The Daily Wire.