The time has finally come. The first big Apple TV+ film – “The Banker” – is finally set to be released. The release date has been set for March.
Apple has Variety about the next big title “The Banker”. The film should originally at the AFI Festival in December and then be shown in cinemas. But that didn't happen. The reason for the postponement was evidence of possible allegations of abuse. Apple investigated the matter and has now decided to release the film. Accordingly, "The Banker" will debut in cinemas on March 6, 2020 and be available on Apple TV+ on March 20. Apple explained to Variety:
We created Apple TV Plus as a home for stories that matter and believe The Banker, inspired by the courageous actions of Bernard Garrett Sr. and Joe Morris, two African-American businessmen who created positive social change, is one of those stories.
We wanted to take the time to understand the situation – and after reviewing the information available to us, including documentation of the filmmakers' research, we decided to make this important and insightful film available to viewers.
“The Banker” is based on the true story of Bernard Garrett Sr. and Joe Morris, who developed a plan in the 1960s to make it easier for African Americans to access real estate deals and bank loans. In addition to Samuel L. Jackson, “The Banker” stars Anthony Mackie, Nicholas Hoult and Nia Long. (Image: Apple TV+)
