A telemarketer's magical voice unlocks a darkly comic, surreal journey through corporate Oakland.
Satirical and absurdist, with dry wit. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Kanopy (free).
It stays inside its R, with moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.
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In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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