Q&A: How activism inspired Boots Riley’s first film

Boots Riley, an American activist, rapper, screenwriter and filmmaker, will hold a free lecture hosted by Sacramento State’s UNIQUE Programs in the University Union Ballroom on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. 

Riley wrote, directed and produced the 2018 film “Sorry to Bother You”, which was filmed in his hometown of Oakland, California. The film won Best First Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards last year.

The dark comedy follows Cassius Green, played by Lakeith Stanfield, as he ascends through the ranks of a telemarketing firm and must decide between wealth and supporting his friends’ activism. The film also stars Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler and Omari Hardwick.

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