Boots Riley

Boots Riley, film director, producer, screenwriter, rapper, and communist, discusses labor upsurge and strikes in the US, limitations of protests, CIA's influence on art, challenges for artists supporting resistance, potential for collective organizing in the arts, and future plans including 'I'm a Virgo' season two.

Boots Riley, musician, activist, screenwriter, and director, joins Rivka and Frank for a discussion on his film Sorry to Bother You. They delve into his creative process, depiction of organized labor, and the relevance of the story in 2023. They also explore the idea of 'company towns' and the impact of technology on jobs. The conversation touches on the evolution of film, storytelling, and the themes in the movie.