Is this a new era of conservative filmmaking?

I was recently treated to a free screening of a new documentary called “Thank You for Sharing” (2026). This funny and engaging film is a much-needed investigation into the dubious intentions of the mental health industry.

It’s also the first foray into feature-length filmmaking by upstart conservative press Passage Publishing. And Passage chose a novel way to get people to watch it.

You can see the lack of money on the screen. But you can also feel a sense of rebellion and scrappiness. A kind of upstart energy.

I hadn’t heard of “Thank You” until it popped up on my X feed. It would be available for one week, for free.

If the strategy sounds familiar, it may be because another low-budget, right-leaning film recently stumbled onto something similar