Dinesh D'Souza Talks New Trump Documentary, Early Life in America

Dinesh D'Souza is one of the most controversial authors and documentarian filmmakers in recent time. He's been controversial in the literary space since the release of his first book, dubiously titled The End of Racism. Since the release of his debut feature, 2016: Obama's America, his films have been described as "conspiracist political," promoting falsehoods as opposed to facts.

D'Souza's story is an intriguing one, no less. He, the man, has intrigued me more than the subjects of his films, most of which I've seen. An Indian immigrant who obtained American citizenship in the 1990s, his reverence for America appears greater than that of his home-country. So, when the opportunity arose to interview him, I wanted to focus on him as a person more-so than his incendiary politics.

Of course, Dinesh D'Souza is on the interview circuit to promote his latest documentary, Vindicating Trump, which arrives in theaters on September 27th:

'Vindicating Trump' explores the polarizing figure of Donald Trump, delving into his life and leadership to challenge the narrative of him as a potential tyrant, instead highlighting the lawlessness of his political adversaries. Through interviews with Trump and key figures like Lara Trump and Alina Habba, and dramatic re-creations of strategic 'war rooms', the film argues that Trump's enemies, not Trump himself, embody the true threat to American democratic principles. - the longline of Vindicating Trump

D'Souza spoke about how the film features a one-on-one interview with former President Donald Trump, and examines how he, as an individual, has come under fire more than any of his policies. Vindicating Trump can be seen as a companion piece to other films about Trump that D'Souza has made in the past, such as Death of a Nation and Trump Card.

D'Souza's films are nothing if not controversial. His last film, 2000 Mules, was disavowed by its studio following harm to someone inaccurately portrayed in the documentary. Vindicating Trump appears to be no different, as it's being released less than 50 days prior to what is sure to be another contentiously fought and scrutinized presidential election.

I also wanted to ask D'Souza where he felt the Republican Party would go in the future, regardless of who wins the upcoming election. Will Republicans accept a candidate who isn't Donald Trump, much less someone who isn't like him at all? D'Souza had his doubts as well.