Boots Riley Urges Fans to See I Love Boosters on May 22
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- Boots Riley posted on X urging fans to see “I Love Boosters” during its May 22 opening weekend to secure a theatrical run.
- I Love Boosters had its world premiere at SXSW before the May 22 theatrical release.
- Boots Riley told followers that calling local arthouse theaters and requesting the film can get it screened, citing successful fan reports.
- Boots Riley warned that if audiences wait until June, the film will be pulled from screens.
- I Love Boosters features a cast including Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, and Demi Moore as Christie Smith.
Why it matters: A strong May 22 turnout determines whether “I Love Boosters” stays in theaters, protecting the box‑office revenue and jobs of the hundreds who worked on the film; a weak opening will see it pulled.
