In this enlightening conversation on the creative process, Writer/Director Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) talks with Charles D. King (founder/CEO of MACRO) about his experiences in the Sundance Labs, how to move through moments of self-doubt, infusing his life experiences into unconventional screenwriting and production design and more.
Founder & CEO, MACRO, Producer, Sorry To Bother You
Charles D. King is Founder & CEO of MACRO, a leading media brand representing the voice and perspectives of people of color. King is a visionary leader, long recognized for his keen eye for talent, strategic deal-making and his long-horizon thinking. more...
Writer / Director
Activist, filmmaker, and musician, Boots Riley studied film at San Francisco State University before rising to prominence as the frontman of hip-hop groups The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club. His debut feature film SORRY TO BOTHER YOU premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, was acquired by Annapurna Pictures, and was released to resounding box office success and widespread critical acclaim. more...