Sorry to Bother You
Sorry to Bother You is a 2018 science fiction black comedy film written and directed by Boots Riley, in his directorial debut. It stars LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, Omari Hardwick, Terry Crews, Patton Oswalt, David Cross, Danny Glover, Steven Yeun, and Armie Hammer. The film follows a young black telemarketer who adopts a white accent to succeed at his job. Swept into a corporate conspiracy, he must choose between profit or joining his activist friends to organize labor. Principal photography began in June 2017 in Oakland, California. Sorry to Bother You premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 6, 2018, by Annapurna Pictures. The film received praise for its cast, concept, and soundtrack, as well as Riley's screenplay and direction.
You okay? Yeah. - Did you get into an accident? - No. How about robbed or something else crazy like that. So, I don't think you flaked and left me on a corner for an hour. Yeah, I know. Look baby I was gonna talk to you about it earlier but I didn't know if it would be a for sure thing or not. But, as of today I'm a Power Caller. Does that mean you can pay me back my $80?
Sorry to Bother You
I wanted to talk about a life shaped by exploitation. About fighting for a say in our own lives. About how beauty, love, and laughter thrive and flourish under almost any circumstances... Right. How Capitalism basically started by stealing labor from Africans and about how you're nodding like you're listening but you're not. Oh, no sorry, baby. I was receiving that. I was just had a long day and... - it's work. - It's okay. You really want to hit this? Yes.
Sorry to Bother You
Cassius? What's up man? Where you been? What's up with the suit? I got promoted. What does that mean? Are you a manager now? That means I'm a Power Caller now. - About to be paid. - We're all trying to get fucking paid. - Yeah. - But we're gonna do it as a team. Are you on the team? Yeah, I guess I'm still on your little team but I'm playing from the bench. The bench where you sit and get your bills paid. You know my uncle is about to lose his house. Cash, I'm sorry about your uncle, man, but that don't mean sell out. I'm not selling y'all out. My success has nothing to do with you, alright. You just keep doing whatever it is that you're fucking doing and I'll root for you. From the sidelines. And try not to laugh at that stupid ass smirk on your face. We don't need this.
Sorry to Bother You