Perspective Film Series Presents:
Sorry to Bother You (2018)
June 30 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Rated R, 18+ Viewing
Join Contemporary Calgary in partnership with @pinkflamingoyyc for the eighth screening of our 10-part Perspectives Film Series. Curated by Alia Aluma, the series includes QTBIPOC films, diverse voices, global titles and narratives that confront prejudices.
June’s Perspective exposes social norms that need renegotiation, breaking down societal expectations and constructs. Between alternate realities, polyamorous relationships, and inter-racial dating tensions, these films question the harmony between different people and their societies.
FREE with $10 admission to Contemporary Calgary. FREE for members.
Our galleries are open Thursdays 12-7PM for viewing prior to attending the events.
This is an in-person program. Masks are encouraged and will be made available at our welcome desk. Physical distancing will be maintained in seating arrangements.
Synopsis: Sorry to Bother You (2018)
In an alternate reality of present-day Oakland, Calif., telemarketer Cassius Green finds himself in a macabre universe after he discovers a magical key that leads to material glory. As Green's career begins to take off, his friends and co-workers organize a protest against corporate oppression. Cassius soon falls under the spell of Steve Lift, a cocaine-snorting CEO who offers him a salary beyond his wildest dreams.
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Producer: Nina Yang Bongiovi, Forest Whitaker, Charles D. King, George Rush, Jonathan Duffy, Kelly Williams
Writer: Boots Riley
Runtime: 1h 45m
Production Co: Annapurna Pictures
About the Curator: Alia Aluma (she/her)
An advocate for the creative industries and global contributor to arts and culture communities, Alia Aluma has worked and studied in four different continents and conducts her research and workplace tasks in three different languages. Her multilateral passions link grand interests such as architecture, film, writing, and entertainment, leading to experiences within the fields of fashion, photography, technical and culture teaching, writing and publishing, and fine arts and curation. While her current focus is on capital culture and art direction, she is also a practising visual artist and writer who has had works on display in Rome, Canada, and England. Her work is deeply rooted in empathetic work ethic and diversity, proven by her studies in multilingualism and world cultures.
Before graduating with degrees in Art History, Communications, and World Literature & Culture, Aluma began working as a ghostwriter while studying abroad in Hong Kong. In this role, she began writing novels on behalf of international clients, specializing in science fiction and business literature. Upon returning to Canada, Aluma stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief and teacher, mentoring an entire journalism department from the ground up with Alberta’s largest hip hop foundation. Eventually, Aluma’s written history would lead to the creation of a digital course with skillshare foundation UPWEGO.ai. Currently, Aluma is working on publishing her Masters research in decentralized art and currencies (CryptoArt).
Aluma’s research has placed her within new roles in the creative industry, including her current position as Creative Arts & Technology Director with Greta Bar YYC/YEG/YVR, where she manages a CryptoArt Creative Foundation with the intention of reviving Calgary’s art scene. After speaking at multiple international conferences, she has also engaged with a team of academics from various institutions and many notable crypto-artists, leading to a highly anticipated textbook on the matter (publishing date TBD).
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