It's so nice to see and feel someone sane and sensible making movies of substance and laughter, which is the best way to face awful truths.

17:45 lol best part of the interview.

That title has so many meanings. I hate when people say "sorry to bother you", because they usually aren't. The underlying reality is that they feel that what they want is more important than whatever you are doing, so it's fine to interrupt. The apology is only to disarm you, and make you the bad guy if you don't comply. Even the way we impose our interests on people of other countries trying to assert their own independence. It is some gansta sh$t to live a life of comfort and promote our superior democratic "principles", that is founded and perpetuated on denying others theirs.

One of the best interviews I've seen on the show, a true revolutionary

I have The Coup first album and unfortunately haven’t followed Boots the musician/artist since. When the Boondocks came out I swore up and down that Huey’s character was, in some way influenced by Boots Riley. The fact that his brother was named Riley and McGruder lived or was from Oakland further reinforced my belief. I never researched to confirm it but, that being said, this gentleman was the most enlightening interview I’ve seen in a long time. The anti-capitalist tones in the original album laid the foundation for what seems his future work which culminates at this point with this film. I can’t wait to see it! What he does, quite pointedly, is address the cycle of today’s political climate and the failure of people to tackle issues pertaining to wage and labor issues head in through direct action. This reliance on bought and paid for politicians without the direct action that precipitates real change as a precursor or a constant either before or during a particular candidates tenure only manages to politicize issues that poor, working class and more middle class Americans don’t have time to politic. This escalation of attacks on the working class and poor people has been going on for a long time. Too often we can’t see the proverbial forest from the trees and allow the mechanisms of the state to divide and conquer through its various media outlets. Everyday you see the subtle and quite deceptive and dangerous ways media reinforces the Hegelian dialect mantra of the elite. So every four years we are manipulated into this narrow scope of so called choice in so called leaders instead of real leaders emerging from the fire of direct action against those forces that seek to enslave humanity. People are waking up to this deception but far too many help keep the legs of this sh*thouse standing. As someone more learned than me once observed, someone can only ride on your back if you are bent over. Well something like that anyway. There is power in people they have been discouraged and manipulated into conceding to elected officials who use that power to increase the wealth and welfare of the very people who profit from our divisiveness and more importantly our collective labor and money. It’s a disgraceful cycle that only seeks to further enslave people and is doing a fantastic job. Hats off to those voices that have been marginalized by the overwhelming stupidity, decadence and celebrity worship that dominates most of the public discourse. There are people who are still focused on creating a better world. Not focused on a delusional past that gave rights to a undeserving few at the expense of a wanting many. Our current president is a byproduct of that past when his daddy cultivated capital without having to compete with anyone. But I digress...

SPOT ON!!! 🎯 Electoral politics is absolutely the easy way out. ACTION. BOYCOTTING. STRIKES. BDS. “Be about it... it’s ‘bout to blow”

I JUST discovered The Coup. Holy Crap. My internal radio station is just the hook of "The Guillotine" over and over and over.

Boots Riley, go on Chapo

This was so good, they are here to LISTEN and have a conversation!! What happened with his album was insane!!

I could listen to him for hours. He is brilliant.

Big props to Boots Riley and crew. Solidarity. Viva revolution

This film inspired me to join a union

I admire and respect Boots Riley. Everytime I watch him talk he inspires me. Thank you.

Cant wait to watch this movie!

Outstanding interview. Can’t wait to see this movie. Solidarity!

Well said brother!!!!

I haven't watched many 2018 movies (or recent cinema for that matter), but damn, Sorry To Bother You left a mark. I'm glad it also introduced me to mister Boots. Am eagerly awaiting his future interviews and work. There is no better time to build a better world than now.

Saw it Saturday , Loved IT!!!

Thank you for broadcasting this interview. What a fascinating person with real ideas. That was brilliant what he said about electoral politics. The power rests with the people. Even Mr. Trump said this in his inaugural address at the end.

I literally just finished watching the movie, & I ❤❤❤❤ this film! Very relevant story & true to life. EVERYTHING about this film is on POINT, even down to the cast. Just a true to life, relatable film🔥🔥🔥...A must see y'all!

People need to hear this.

Can’t wait to see the film. I had no idea what this was about, and I frankly was completely uninterested, until Michael Brooks and a couple other left radio ppl I like started talking about it, and now after this interview, I’m super excited for it. ✌🏼🙏🏼✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿

I noticed how amy goes you have leave soon, and he said "I could talk for another hour." Lol. They did give him an hour to speak tho. Lol.

I love that they just let him rant and talk!!!

Man I love seeing Amy smiling. Makes me smile.

Best interview I've seen from this show yet

Looking forward to seeing this film, which sparked my interest early on. Now, listening to Boots Riley's thoughtful analysis of our need to build movements against the "isms" that have a choke hold on us politically, socially & morally, I MUST see this film! As a Labor Organizer & Activist, I agree wholeheartedly with the urgency of building solidarity across the spectrum of communities, issues & political ideologies. Like Boots said, hopefully this film won't simply become a stagnant piece of art but, a source of consciousness & movement building...

"So, tell us about your movie." "We need a communist movement in the United States."

It brings up a good point, how will workers form unions in this fast moving, electronically connected yet so removed world. Workers are so very important. Can we talk about this in 2020?

Brilliant Soul....what a standing OVATION of conceptual analysis!

Great Movie. Loved it. Very inspiring to see criticism of our country’s rampant capitalism greed and racism being incorporated into our films and culture. And from an activist. Thank god. What a relief. More please. More activists make film and more filmmakers become activist because this country and this world is so very screwed right now.

Aaaaaargh ... sooo frustrating to be living in a place where movies such as this will never come. Just have to wait.

I just borrowed it from my local library in Gympie Australia. Most excellent.

Awesome interview, Boots is a genius! #criticalThinker

I would really like to hear what Boots Riley has to say about the essential worker during this pandemic

Lets not forget co-ops as well as unions. This is so inspiring that I feel a little giddy.

Yoooo! Boots is a director! I was just looking up my highschool music influences The Coup and this popped up! Impressive

Armie Hammer is one of the best type actors, but he has so much more range than I think people give him credit for. This movie has literally over a dozen INCREDIBLE artists involved with it and I didn't even realize Armie Hammer was one of them because he just absolutely disappears into the role.

I love how when that old white man started talking about republicans and democrats telemarketing and tried to shame one side, Boots was just like “sorry, I haven’t researched into that at all” like telling him you’re off the mark with out telling him straight up.

Love Boots Riley and the Coup! Such a great thinker!

Lastly, this guys smartest head uve had on here, DN

Dude is a legend

This is really important.

Take a good look at the guillotine song and 5 million ways to kill a CEO. I saw prophecy in both songs. Well put.

i am ready to join the movement

The point he makes about just getting people to the point where they have a choice is the exact thought process I haven't been able to articulate to people, and yes you should be willing to go to jail for it.

What great people thank you!

great ideas and insights, very thought provoking

Boots don’t age at all looks the same as he did in the 90’s same fro and sideburns

brilliant commentary.

Oh my gosh, Boots! I had no idea. I just love to dance! ha ha.... You're a wonderful host but this? This is a universe of amazing.

Just watching this right now.. soo different than anything I've seen. Directed really well.. im feeling this. Too bad he hasn't made alot of other movies

I need to watch this movie again!!

dude gets it so wrong @ like 2:48 but Boots does a good job of recovering and reminding that its not Dem or GOP, its class.

Boycott Amazon. A truly fascist company. Power of the wallet. Boycott.

Its Boots from the Coup!!

Somewhere between not-bad and AMAZING sits reality, and this movie.

He’s describing Silicon Valley n grody calibama.

Bro. I've been saying this to my union brother and sisters in leadership for years.

Amy and boots☺️

I give SORRY TO BOTHER YOU an A+

notice how she keeps saying that Boots has to go, even though Boots says he has time to talk

I can't wait to see Sorry To Bother You. He's a new black filmmaker. Very cool!

I'm embarrassed that I didn't know about Boots before Sorry to Bother You. He's a fucking genius!

So cool that this movie was made

OMG this movie is perfect for these times.

☭ ☭ OUR COMRADE ☭ ☭

32:32 Has Becky been in the background the entire time??? 😂😂😂

WOW.FINALLY.

Fucking great movie. He’s also a great musician btw.

I like the music.

Came here for the meme, stayed for everything else

27:25 he is gonna love 2020

Definitely an example to fallow in a morally broken country.

I love BOOTS RILEY!!!!

boots with that "sorry to bother you" face @ 12:48 & 26:33

Best movie ever

26:26 to 26:48

The problem with getting results right now is that Americans have no civics education. They don't know what a democracy is or why it is important. They don't know what they're supposed to be standing up against and why. They don't understand what's coming. I speak to people every day who mistakenly believe that "civil society," once achieved, will exist forever. Actually, I can't remember the last time that I spoke to an actual human being, outside of college, who understand that societies fall and Dark Ages are around every corner. So, people don't know why it's worth risking your life to be free. They don't know that the life they're dooming them and their children and their fellow countrymen is not a life worth living in a country ruled by an authoritarian regime....for those who are leftist or intelligent or aren't able to enjoy a life where you are surrounded by ignorance, poverty, demands to kneel before Zod, and no hope of things getting any better than they were yesterday. Americans needs civics education. Without that, all hope is lost.

🎶 The Coup - "The Guillotine" 🎶 🔥 Bernie 2020 🔥

Amy.. look up the word "Blockbuster".

Wow this guy is really woke. Hope the film is as good as people are saying and that it is huge.

37:46 to 38:09

I think I found Kat Williams Father..lol

Gave it a psychosis. Yep contagious

Low key -the intellectual Katt Williams in disguise

Marx said: EVERYONE needs to work.

23:21

I loved this movie! Laugh out loud funny throughout and also very clever. I come from a liberal perspective and I value self reliance, markets and freedom of speech. The downside to that system are monopolies and inequality. Having said that I think the focus on the individual and responsibility should be balanced with a collective view of the world (socialism). The downside with socialism are authoritarianism and lack of personal freedom. So around what should we have a collective view? Not around race, gender or identity politics in general. It only divides us further. The factor that I think is the most important for the outcome of individuals life and I think we should gather around is ECONOMICS. IMO nations of the world must come together to fight the capital holders that hold huge capital. E.g. Taxes on capital must rise, shutting legal loopholes that allows capital to be placed in tax havens, institute trade embargos against tax havens. I know it's hard, a bit of a catch 22 though. Companies can act internationally while governments only can act on a national level, hence my arguments for global cooperation around these issues. While I'm a proponent of higher taxes on capital, I think the taxes on labor should be lowered. It's important to understand that incentives really do matter and we need more people willing to educate themselves so solve tomorrows looming problems. In a world that's quickly changing by automation, globalization, technology, climate change and AI, I think it's important for everybody to remove their rigid ideological lens and come with new ideas. I doubt that classical liberalism or classic socialism have the tools to solve these issues. I think the solution might be found in the economics theories of Henry George (and a few others) and the ideologies that his ideas inspired: Georgism and Geo-Libertarisanism. Look in to it!

I'm so fucking tired.

Boots is very clearly disrupted in his ability to illustrate and communicate his points. Watching his other interviews you´ll see that he´s usually much more confident and eloquent than he is here. I´ve experienced similar problems in trying to communicate with people. It´s a psychic gang-stalking tactic used against alot of revolutionaries, I believe.

This is hot.

Apparently, I've been blessed my whole life - not only do I have a white voice, but I also have an English accent, and not only that, but it's a Yorkshire accent, which (I read recently) was judged to be the most persuasive accent. But I'm also an introvert, so I doubt I'll ever make a bundle as a telemarketer (or anything else). Luckily, I also have an extreme aversion to work of any kind, and no desire to ever be wealthy, so it's all good.

Like what gets Aimee horned up is the extent of exploitation of the victim. Its like she jumps up and down with excitement and cant wait to hear how this guy uses his metaphorical accts as something she can keep on bounding off underneath her. As if they had suffered way too much and this was gonna specularize the sh-t out of them.

Boots is a big hard human (not horse) dickeded warrior

Ani Difranco was talking anti war.

Have a glass of water man, jeez.

BOOTS!!!!

im 8 mins in and grossed out already. these white interviewers are already subverting his goal w the film-off the bat they don’t even address the root meanings, they just start asking boots about the only white actors on the film (the Patton and David video and then Armie Hammer convo??) come on.

comrade