REEL RESILIENCE: Sorry to Bother You

Join us for Reel Resilience: A Film Series for Entrepreneurs, a monthly gathering designed to inspire, educate, and empower entrepreneurs. Each event features a compelling film or documentary exploring themes of entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation, followed by thought-provoking discussions on business growth, financial success, and overcoming challenges.

This series welcomes all business professionals looking to gain insights, build connections, and be part of a thriving entrepreneurial community.

The movie "Sorry to Bother You" (2018), directed by Boots Riley, is a surrealist dark comedy and social satire that follows Cassius "Cash" Green, a struggling Black telemarketer in an alternate version of Oakland, California. When Cash discovers the secret to success—using a "white voice" on the phone—he rapidly climbs the corporate ladder. But as he rises, he uncovers the disturbing truth about the company he works for, WorryFree, which essentially exploits workers through indentured servitude.

✅ Capitalism and corporate greed

✅ Racial identity and code-switching

✅ Labor rights and unionization

✅ Media manipulation

✅ Moral compromise for success

Attendees who select VIP admission will receive an exclusive VIP Black Box, filled with premium products and resources from local businesses. Want your brand featured? This is a prime opportunity to showcase your business to a targeted audience of entrepreneurs!

📢 Just want to say thank you to Raleigh Division of Community And Small Business Development for sponsering this event!

📩 Interested in Sponsoring or Featuring Your Product?
Email us at or call 919-822-1937 for more details!

📅 When: Last Thursday of Every Month | ⏰ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Where: The Wright Village

🍿 Limited seats available—reserve yours today! 🎟️

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