Film debut cancelled just 1 day before it is due to close major LA festival. FMTNews TheBanker Apple
‘The Banker’ is 1 of the 1st titles produced by Apple for its new streaming service.
The movie, starring Samuel L Jackson, is based on the true story of two black businessmen who hired a working-class white man to front their empire and combat racism in 1960s America. “We, along with the filmmakers, need some time to look into these matters and determine the best next steps. In light of this, we are no longer premiering ‘The Banker’ at AFI Fest.”But Hollywood trade reports tied the cancellation to allegations made about the movie by a relative of Bernard Garrett, one of the businessmen portrayed in the film.
An AFI spokesperson told AFP: “We support Apple’s decision to postpone the premiere, and we are fortunate that our friends at Netflix have generously allowed us to screen their critically acclaimed ‘Marriage Story’.”“The Banker” was one of the first titles produced by tech giant Apple for its new streaming service, which features TV shows and films, and launched on Nov 1.
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