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Sorry to Bother You

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Original title

Sorry to Bother You

Year

2018

Running time

110 min.

Country

United States

Director

Boots Riley

Screenwriter

Boots Riley

Cast

Music

The Coup, Merrill Garbus, Boots Riley, Tune-Yards

Cinematography

Doug Emmett

Producer

Cinereach, MACRO, Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions

Genre

Comedy. Fantasy | Job/Employment

Synopsis

The film finds a black telemarketer struggling with self-esteem issues who suddenly discovers the key to business success. But as he's propelled to the upper echelons of his company, his activist friends are making their own stand against unfair labour practices. And then he also uncovers his corporate overlords' dark secret, which leads to him deciding whether to stand up or sell out.

Awards: 2018: Sundance Film Festival: Official Selection

2018: National Board of Review (NBR): Top Independent Films

2018: Critics Choice Awards: Nominated for Best Comedy & Actor Comedy

2018: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Feature

2018: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Nominated for Most Promising Filmmaker

2018: Gotham Awards: Nominated for Best Actor (Stanfield) & New Director

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Sorry to Bother You

2018

Boots Riley

6.0

(3,266)