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Filmmaker Boots Riley

Filmmaker Boots Riley

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark


Filmmaker Boots Riley

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark

ratings:
Length:
29 minutes
Released:
May 15, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Musician-turned-filmmaker Boots Riley discusses his award-winning film “Sorry To Bother You,” and the importance of incorporating politics into his work. Riley is also a founding member and lead vocalist of The Coup, a hip-hop group with a penchant for political discourse. In this wide-ranging conversation, Riley describes growing up surrounded by labor organizers and theater.
Released:
May 15, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (75)

How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark