Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) is a 30-something whose brilliant artist girlfriend, Detroit (Tessa Thompson) seems to be the one good thing in his life. When he takes a job at a telemarketing company he discovers a gift for salesmanship that sees him climb the corporate ladder and brings him to the attention of eccentric CEO, Steve Lift (Armie Hammer). Boots Riley’s uproarious debut feature is already the most talked about film of the year. It’s provoked much debate as a commentary on race, class and capitalism, though its timely satirical bite doesn’t diminish its intelligence, originality and distinctive humour.