The Banker True Story

Mackie two of the first african american bankers in the united states.

The banker true story. Jackson the story follows joe morris jackson and bernard s. Directed by george nolfi. During the 1950s and 60s the civil rights movement dominated the political landscape. He s written some of our favorite thrillers from oceans 12 to the bourne ultimatum the adjustment bureau and now the banker writer director george nofli tackles this true story that centers on revolutionary businessmen bernard garrett played by anthony mackie captain america avengers the hurt locker and joe morris played by samuel l.

That life is served up to slick dramatic effect in the banker whose inspired by true events tagline gives it a lot of leeway more on that in a bit. The true story of two black entrepreneurs drives the banker an inspiring story of rising above limitations to succeed in america. But the story is an eye. Jackson iron man avengers the hateful eight who.

But for bernard garrett an african american born and raised in the south the surest path to improving. The banker movie will be based on the true story of bernard garret and joe morris and will be showing in theaters and on apple tv plus in the near future. With anthony mackie samuel l. The banker is a 2020 american drama film directed co written and produced by george nolfi the film stars anthony mackie nicholas hoult nia long jessie t.

In the 1960s two african american entrepreneurs hire a working class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur. Usher and samuel l. Courtesy of apple tv. The film was originally set to premiere at afi fest on november 21.

The banker is based on the true story of bernard garrett anthony mackie who together with joe morris samuel l. Jackson bought banks in texas to give lending opportunities to blacks who. The banker trailer video arrives. Jackson nicholas hoult nia long.

In the banker the long delayed drama that at one point was pegged for an oscar run in december anthony mackie is real life entrepreneur bernard garrett who spent his early childhood shining shoes trying to make a quick buck on the streets in.