This event is in the past.It took place on May 28, 2026 at Sydney Goldstein Theater.










Boots Riley brings his sharp political insight and surreal storytelling to the stage for a live conversation about his new crime comedy film, I Love Boosters. Expect genre-defying ideas, creative process revelations, and the cultural questions that fuel his work.
political commentary
film discussion
KQED Forum
intimate theater setting
Tips
🏛️beautiful vintage theatre with lovely moldings
🎙️KQED Forum broadcast June 7, 9 & 10
🍷Hayes Valley has great pre-show eats
Boots Riley
Civic Center










Boots Riley brings his sharp political insight and surreal storytelling to the stage for a live conversation about his new crime comedy film, I Love Boosters. Expect genre-defying ideas, creative process revelations, and the cultural questions that fuel his work.
political commentary
film discussion
KQED Forum
intimate theater setting
Tips
🏛️beautiful vintage theatre with lovely moldings
🎙️KQED Forum broadcast June 7, 9 & 10
🍷Hayes Valley has great pre-show eats
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