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 workforce with Cassius' help. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com) (Courtesy of Internet Movie Database)
I have to say SORRY TO BOTHER YOU surprised me. I guess I went into this film thinking it was going to be like other satirical films I had seen lately that were heavy on the message and not on the story that would best convey the message. That said SORRY TO BOTHER YOU combined the two seamlessly and the performance of Lakeith Stanfield as Cassius was sensational. I left this film already reciting lines with glee as if I had watched the film several times. I may have to say this film may not be for everyone, but in the end, if you give it a try my hope is you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. So for SORRY TO BOTHER YOU I give it 4 stars.
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