I Love Boosters": Boots Riley's Heist Comedy Premiering at SXSW and in Theaters on May 22!
Filmmaker Boots Riley is set to release his second feature film, "I Love Boosters," a heist comedy about a group of professional shoplifters targeting a fashion mogul. The movie stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, LaKeith Stanfield, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. Riley, known for his socially conscious and boundary-pushing style, serves as the writer and director for the film, following his success with "Sorry to Bother You" and the series "I Am A Virgo."
The film is a collaboration with Neon, with Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett producing for Ryder Picture Company, along with Allison Rose Carter and Jon Read of Savage Rose Films. Executive producers include Mike Jackman, Gus Deardoff, and Waypoint’s Ken Kao and Josh Rosenbaum. "I Love Boosters" will premiere as the opening night film at the South by Southwest Film and Television Festival's 40th edition, showcasing Riley's unique storytelling style.
Fans can catch "I Love Boosters" in theaters starting on May 22. Stay tuned for more updates and check out the teaser trailer for a sneak peek at what's to come.