Boots Riley - Bringing Rebellion to the Forefront with “Sorry to Bother You” | The Daily Show

“Sorry to Bother You” writer-director Boots Riley talks about how his satirical film tackles racism, economic equality and the “mythical white voice.”
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[@xBITCHESxHATExMEx]

Couldn't be happier for a talented dude. Boots Riley has been fighting for disenfranchised people for years through his music. Great, great artist...

[@caseyowens5386]

Real talk. I know boots Riley.. he told me and my brother that he was coming out with a movie. I am so proud of him

[@jcabram6642]

@@caseyowens5386 stop lying.

[@bethdarrow4489]

I really appreciate that Trevor has pointed out that this talent is called Code Switching; it is referred to as such in psychology. Have you ever noticed that very few white Americans can code switch into more than one dialect whereas we expect our black compatriots to do this continuously throughout their day? It is phenomenal. This film sounds like a must-see.

[@MaximC]

"The white voice" is used by whites too, at the same degree as it's used by blacks, check out Peter Coffin's video on Sorry to Bother.

[@RealMACGamer]

Not just blacks but all other races. Especially the ones that have accents if you know what I mean

[@bijanrezai5739]

Especially children who grow up with mixed parents and bilingual

[@lisadaniels1365]

"What's going on right now IS the product of ignoring what's been going on for a long time." Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@ecoecho1982]

To all my fellow intelligent, dilligent working-class Americans, go and watch this movie ASAP. It's worth the high theater admission, I swear. Or wait until it's at the library? I don't know, but you'll see your struggle honestly and creatively reflected, and it will feel really good, really good.

[@ecoecho1982]

Thanks for the thumbs up, folks. Also, wasn't this movie just frickin' wild and great?! Working people sticking together in these weird times is so sorely needed.

[@james_7718]

@@ecoecho1982 Also, the portrayal of isolation and racism in how his coworkers constantly see him. The party scene was what sold me on this movie, where they pressure him to rap and he fully realizes how they see him as subhuman, an entertainment source

[@shinebabyshine.]

This movie had the most unexpected twist and turns. Crazy

[@breeharrison6754]

OMG Everyone left the theater in utter shock. I was quiet for a while, then some guy mentions how crazy the ending was and I burst out laughing! Now my hubby and I can't stop saying "Equisapiens, let's roll!"

[@yaboi3441]

God this movie man Amazing... absolutely amazing

[@MaximC]

He's communist. I mean it in a good way, not in a bad way.

[@aspookyfox]

My screenwriting professor assigned the screenplay and now i can’t stop listening to Boots Riley.

[@qb1120]

It was one of maybe two movies that I've ever seen where I actually laughed out loud in the theater. Really funny stuff

[@erfanashkan5925]

it's funny how this interview makes me think of the scene in the movie where the principal personnage goes on tv

[@19thHour]

Haven't seen any trailers but this interview convinced me to see the movie.

[@Madvillainy91]

His movie will be in my head for the rest of my life

[@Dmenorfamily]

I just finished watching this movie. It’s insane.

[@forzaacmilan36]

You know someone is a racial activist when you see a black dude rocking a fro’ and sideburns😂

[@Mentagasm]

Pork Chop, Mutten Chops side burns...lol yes, he reminds me of all my Uncles from back in the 70's That's how cats looked back then.

[@shane-o-matic]

Dude looks exactly how my old man looked back in the 70’s. 🤣 Must be that Oakland thang.

[@diamond852]

Or he just likes his hair the way it grows out of his head?

[@shelterlovely]

He looks like katt Williams

[@ilGenio90]

Forza Inter

[@joeyangel69]

I cannot believe Sorry To Bother You is this king’s one and only movie. Boots Riley owns my ass now.

[@smileyface702]

Funny that Boots is talking about this movie to a corporate sell-out, but I also appreciate that Boots is putting the movie out there and doesn't seem to have a superiority complex

[@trishthompson1533]

I'm fucking exhausted but we got to keep up the fight!

[@MaximC]

Libertarian socialism/anarcho-communism!✊

[@ECPlex]

He looks and sounds like a more put together Kat Williams

[@keisi1574]

Alex Clark Kat William's IS a "more put together" Kat Williams. Take another closer deeper look.

[@blueindy07]

I thought the something

[@stevenlove9894]

I work for a huge corporation and I agree 100% with this movie. The greed in the corporate side of things is absolutely crazy. We make more in profits every year and the pay for a employee has only decreased since I’ve started there. The unions used to be good but now are just there to deceive the employees into thinking they are getting fair treatment when they don’t do anything for the employees. I wish we could do more to stop the unjust treatment of Americans who waste there life’s working just to barley get by, when the CEOs don’t do a thing but screw people over for more money. Love this movie it’s so accurate to how he world really is.

[@nirvanvijaykar1371]

Damn this movie hits so hard rn

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

So true, I use my " "Becky Heather" voice, from 9 to 5!! They are *shocked speechless* when they *meet* me!!😂😂

[@a.banks.7682]

I just saw his movie... Much to say about this one on many levels... Talk about the fine tuning and use of one's given hidden talents... All I can say is folks better watch out....

[@EmilyKnight413]

Boots has been a hero of mine for about a decade.

[@nicks22]

THIS MOVIE IS BRILLIANT

[@thebeatwontstop]

Boots Riley is so dope its impossible to explain

[@ThaMilitantMinded1]

Sorry Trevor, but this brotha is know well beyond Oakland and San Francisco as a rapper. The Coup has been rockin worldwide for decades bruh Also, I seriously doubt that there is a single black person in America, no matter how radical, who hasn't felt the pressure and whether consciously or subconsciously resorted to using some degree of "white voice" to survive

[@MaximC]

The white voice is about struggling working class, not about blacks per se.

[@greenbrickbox3392]

@@MaximC its about both class and race

[@mycollegeshirt]

@@MaximC intersectionality

[@MaximC]

@@mycollegeshirt Yes.

[@osmanmustafa7237]

The man is a mad genius

[@kuroichan101]

This sounds super interesting. I have to see this film.

[@kcjlive1694]

kuroichan101 come back here when you are shook

[@Virjunior01]

...it was there. Too hamfisted for my tastes, but I think it's the type of person we're looking at. I knew nothing about this guy until I JUST watched this interview, and yup... I felt like the movie was a music video stretched out over an hour and a half. Seems I was right. The hyperbolic humor is pretty good, though.

[@jamaicarepost]

Watching from jamaica an trevor is one of the guys i would love to meet this dude is talented

[@andreachung396]

i like his glasses

[@patrig8]

I thought that was Katt Williams for a sec. At this point, I'm still unsure.

[@jimmy-jamesmugala5252]

patrig8 I thought as well.

[@bigearl8757]

patrig8 we don't all look alike.

[@spook5756]

patrig8 weak shit.

[@pharaoh2537]

Emma With The Gs I'm black and yes he does look like Katt Williams. Lol He could easily pass for a close relative like a brother......

[@Dmsstudios64]

patrig8 it's his twin for real lol

[@frankbombaci4977]

That jacket is fire

[@samadjackson873]

This guy looks exactly like Katt Williams gestures and voice, my God !!!!!!!

[@allistertenpenny6871]

Samad Jackson no he don’t shut up

[@samadjackson873]

Allister Tenpenny No he doesn't. (Not he don't) grammatical mistake.

[@wweltz]

Such an amazing film, please see it if you haven't!!

[@amilcarschettini5290]

He was one of the bay rappers I used to listen to like Pharcyde, Del the Funky Homosapien

[@pele11201]

Amilcar Schettini Pharcyde is from LA

[@k-dubbthaambassador5724]

He was with The Coup

[@w0rm_legzz]

This should’ve been a longer interview!

[@JohnnySplendid]

Boots is too good for this show

[@cristianmartinez9369]

As soon as I saw the handshake I had to like this video

[@niveusgaius]

The best example of voices in HBO’s Insecure.

[@MarcusAlanWard]

This movie is incredible

[@catindawall]

man i just watched this now and it's just shockingly great (and it's also shocking too u know)

[@marcsondlucce]

We are taking these!!! -The Coup

[@laman012]

trollsRtrix we will begin at the commencement of the next measure.

[@yagruumbagaarn]

So anyone else notice that he's basically talking to the protagonist of his movie here?

[@shucaybabdirahman3826]

Any one from SA🇿🇦

[@dianewiegel7136]

Yes

[@tawongamunyanduri5874]

The movie is craaazy 😂😂

[@stephanazor8898]

Thought this might be a Katt Williams character. Good to know that Boots Riley is his own man. Will check this movie out as soon as I can.

[@ACRC1977]

I'm sorry but when I clicked on the thumbnail I thought this was Katt Williams in character. First time I've heard of Boots Riley. Well done buddy.

[@andrewbarker2077]

This dudes hand movements 🤣🤣🤣

[@nejolo9563]

Your eyes are so close to each other. 😳

[@andrewbarker2077]

nejolo matrilo that bad or good 😂

[@Daddyharlem]

Andrew Barker yeah his hands are too busy

[@amenhalleluyah1111]

your eyes are hideous.

[@andrewbarker2077]

seta info if u say so

[@JumperWC]

Boots Riley is a genius... This is why I love Trevor Noah, he always invites the best guests on ☺

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

That movie was so fucking good! I was laughing I was crying I was judging I was feeling. I LOVE THIS MOVIE

[@funkstiu]

the coup has a little story to tell everyone

[@bohobabie5987]

Solidarity✨

[@sammosaurusrex]

"rebellion is edited out... unless it's some world 300 years into the future we can't relate to" Lost futures, the inability to imagine a world beyond capitalism in our own lives. Boots, you've started the piercing of the veil!

[@sirebellum0]

He looks like the movie he made lol

[@gabrielbraga819]

Is he the new 'Spike Lee'? ma man

[@lulu4882]

"the economic system we live under" guess they wouldn't let him say capitalism 😂

[@thevarietychannelofyoutube4769]

The irony of a multi millionare loving this movie is amazing

[@Amusementvidyoz]

Love it!!

[@Yooooo91]

Seeing this tonight

[@gwandrew]

Where can I find his jacket/robe/cardigan though? 🔥🔥

[@blacknizzle]

this is my movie from my brain. i dont want money but im enstine get me on the show!

[@mayusoma]

Soon as he walked out I knew

[@redazaki9598]

He's got the same voice as Chris Griffin LMFAO

[@felixicon]

boots is the truth

[@josiahfadder]

I remember seeing The Coup (R.I.P. Pam) - Dig It on BET back in the day. in 2024, groups like that would never see the light of day on Viacom owned channels

[@YodaMan-420]

"people arent used to thinking while laughing" by people you mean americans. and i agree. thats why i prefer british comedy.

[@KingKhanAbz]

When is this movie coming to Britain?? 😩😩😩

[@RubyRim]

He reminds me of Kat so much.

[@GreenOrchid9]

The revolution is being televised on KZbin

[@scottjohnson388]

Power Callers, go see this movie!

[@laman012]

Well anyway, I said that's no burglar, that's my butler!!!

[@RubyRim]

I'm going Saturday

[@TomHutchinson5]

*the struggle*

[@scarletspidernz]

Having worked in contacts centers all of it is still sadly prevalent today and applies to all other coloured ethnicites.

[@jimmyferris]

The horse people 😮😮😮😮

[@timegodking4116]

That's Kat Williams in costume!....

[@lifetops6569]

i all heard was fuck capitalism and yes cooperative economics, thanks Noah

[@peterbobby99]

Ya'll should check out Children of Men. The movie is great!

[@srhabb]

It turned into a troma film towards the end

[@myaudiobookschannel3625]

*OAKLAND STAND UP!*

[@5pctLowBattery]

1:40 say it louder so the people in the back can hear you 🗣🔊

[@ilopablot263]

The movie felt like a nightmare but it was great movie

[@bretmilner255]

Never let that punk ass ever defeat you.

[@AntonioGarmsci-cy5vt]

People cheering a communist, Americans are ignorant or waking up. Go Boots!!!

[@sharadowasdr]

The ending was the weirdest part

[@moneybuilden]

Bootsy riley is the son of bootsy collins lmmfao jus kidding but they both are funk masters

[@GantzIsSloppy]

Boots finally getting his due...only took like 25 yrs

[@andarted]

Speaking of white voice. Trevor Noah never looked whiter to me then in this short interview.

[@buibuich775]

Spike Lee who?

[@rafaelp5300]

Will the real kat Williams stand up

[@hectordelgado4409]

We call all LEARN a lot from BOOTS. LISTEN.

[@Smljhndnsmr]

Funky Lebowski

[@eddjoh1234]

Is that you Katt Williams..lol?

[@billiejoe9037]

at 0:19 does he have a dagger in his back pocket?

[@threadbearr8866]

It certainly looks that way. I have no idea why he felt the need to carry that, but alright.

[@threadbearr8866]

Actually that's his pick.

[@frostpat3759]

Yooo!

[@blackwood399]

Always ends when economics come up

[@brianmusyimi6844]

Hey Kat Williams... I see you

[@LillianSee]

It's very weird movie, and I wanted to leave the theater at least 3 times during the movie because it is a bit too graphic / explicit for my taste, but mostly bc I was in for laughs and fun, and did not expect it to touch on so many dark/ugly side of society's issues. It did bother me.

[@vilecrocodile9171]

#walkaway

[@felixgijon8621]

I've been anticipating this movie for the longest time and I was a bit disappointed because my expectations were too high. It is still a great movie, but a couple of scenes felt like filler.