Sorry to Bother You (2018) — Screenplay
A black telemarketer in Oakland discovers a magical voice that rockets him to corporate success, but the cost drags him into a bizarre, macabre world.
- Written by
- Boots Riley
- Genre
- Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy
- Length
- 104 pages
Boots Riley's script is a masterclass in tonal tightrope-walking, blending absurdist comedy with biting social commentary. Study its use of surreal world-building to amplify real-world anxieties, and how its propulsive, unpredictable pacing keeps a wild premise grounded through sharp, character-driven dialogue.
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