Apple to Release The Banker in Theatres This March, Following Delay Over Controversy

Apple is reportedly planning to release its first original film, The Banker, in theatres this March. It was originally scheduled for December 6 last year, due to allegations of sexual misconduct levied on Bernard Garrett Jr., the son of the character portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the film.

"We created Apple TV Plus as a home for stories that matter and believe inspired by the brave actions of the banker, Bernard Garrett Sr., and two Morris, two African American businessmen who create positive social change Lets have one of those stories, "Variety quoted an Apple spokesperson as saying.

The spokesman added, "We wanted to take the time to understand the situation - and after reviewing the information available to us, including the documentation of the filmmakers' research, we decided to make this important and informative film available to the audience." is."

Apple cancels 'concerns' over banker
The banker is one of Apple's early original films for Apple TV + and the story is based on the real-life story of two African-American businessmen in the 1960s who helped people overcome racial barriers in banking.

According to its official synopsis, The Banker follows Garrett (Anthony McKee) and Joe Morris (Jackson) as they "devise an audacious and risky plan on the 1960s racist establishment, helping other African Americans chase the dream" Help. "

The title was one of the first films produced by tech giant Apple for its new streaming service, which includes TV shows and movies, and was launched on 1 November. Following its planned premiere at the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, the film was due to hit the streaming platform Apple TV + on 6 December.