Boots Riley's upcoming film 'I Love Boosters' centers on shoplifters, known as the Velvet Gang, and is inspired by a 2006 track by Riley's group, the Coup.
Lead star Keke Palmer plays the gang leader Corvette, showcasing a narrative that targets a powerful designer through their heists.
Riley has a track record of setting his projects in Oakland, as shown in his previous works like 'I'm a Virgo' and 'Sorry to Bother You', reinforcing his commitment to the Bay Area's artistic community.
Riley is involved with the Bay List initiative, aiming to uplift local scriptwriters, and participates in the East Bay Film Collective, which includes notable members like Stephen Curry and W. Kamau Bell.
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