Sorry to Bother You

"Destiny is calling."

Jul 13 2018 R 1h 52m
Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.

Plot

In an alternate version of Oakland, Cassius Green gets a telemarketing job and finds the commission paid job a dispiriting struggle as a black man selling to predominately white people over the phone. That changes when a veteran advises him to use his "white voice," and the attitude behind it to make himself more appealing to customers. With a bizarrely high-pitched accent, Cassius becomes a success even as his colleagues form a union to improve their miserable jobs. Regardless, Cassius finds himself promoted a "Power Caller" selling the most morally abhorrent but lucrative products and services as his connection to his girlfriend and colleagues fades away. However, Cassius' conscience arises anew as he finds himself in the midst of his boss' bizarre world of condescending bigoted decadence and his sinister plans to create the perfect subservient work force with Cassius' help.

Written by

Boots Riley

Directed by

Boots Riley

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Space Program, MNM Creative, MACRO, Significant Productions, Cinereach

Languages

English

Awards

20 wins & 56 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
91,148
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
NA