""I'm excited to watch this with you. It took a lot of pushing to make this happen. You'll see why when you see it on the screen, and I think it's my best work.""
""You can only feel proud, mystified and provoked by all of the work that he has done as an artist, and as an activist," Lai said of Riley."
Boots Riley's comedy 'I Love Boosters' premiered at the Grand Lake Theatre during the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival. The film critiques fast fashion and overconsumption, continuing Riley's tradition of anti-capitalist storytelling. The event featured sold-out screenings, with Riley expressing pride in his work. SFFILM's executive director, Anne Lai, praised Riley's contributions as an artist and activist. The film follows a group of shoplifters selling stolen goods, showcasing themes of exploitation and cultural absurdities.
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