Filmmaker Boots Riley's Ode to Boosters

All Of It with Alison Stewart | May 22

A new surrealist crime-comedy film follows the "Velvet Gang"--- a trio of shoplifters, who steal clothes from their favorite luxury retail chain and resell them at a lower price. "Sorry to Bother You" director Boots Riley joins us to discuss his latest film, "I Love Boosters" which is in theaters now.

Photo courtesy of the film

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