'I'm a Virgo' Takes on Capitalism and Identity Through the Story of a 13-Foot-Tall Teen

• The Prime series follows a giant Black teenager named Cootie navigating life in Oakland.
• The show uses eccentric characters and surreal world-building to explore themes like race, income inequality, and the impact of superheroes on culture.
• Creator Boots Riley aimed to tackle serious issues in an approachable way, even releasing the show while striking against Amazon.
• The visuals were created through practical effects, including oversized sets, props, costumes, and puppets.
• Reviews call the show bizarre, brilliant, and an assault on capitalism, despite its home on Amazon Prime Video.

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