Sorry To Bother You

          The most original and outrageous film you will see this year. Written and directed by Boots Riley, this is a scathing satire of race, class, and capitalism.

           Lakeith Stanfield stars as Cassius "Cash" Green, a man living in a garage and struggling to find work. Cash ends up at a telemarketing company, where, on the advice of another African American sales rep (played by Danny Glover), he adopts a "white voice" on the phone and becomes an instant success.

          The film also stars Tessa Thompson as Cash's girlfriend, Detroit, Arnie Hammer as Steve Lift, a crazed CEO, Steven Yeun as Squeeze, another telemarketer looking to organize the workers, and Jermaine Fowler as Salvador, Cash's friend. David Cross and Patton Oswalt provide the "white" voices.

           This is a very funny comedy filled with social commentary that, more often than not, hits the mark. It does venture frequently into the surreal and may not be a film for everyone. Mr. Riley is an original voice and if you do pay attention, you'll realize the film speaks volumes.