Apple delays 'The Banker' release amid allegations of sexual abuse

Apple tree delays 'The Banker' release amid allegations of sexual abuse

Forth with the sexual abuse accusation, a family member claimed the pic was historically inaccurate

Apple is reportedly delaying the theatrical release of The Banker, originally set for December sixth.

Co-ordinate to Multifariousness, insiders with the company familiar with the matter said the delay comes as filmmakers review accusations of historical inaccuracy and sexual corruption at the hands of co-producer Bernard Garrett Jr.

Along with the theatrical delay, the film's Apple Goggle box+ debut in January will too be postponed.

The Banker tells the story of Garrett Jr.'s male parent, portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the film. Mackie, along with Samuel Fifty. Jackson, who portrays Joe Morris, buy a bank to assistance other African Americans get loans to buy homes. In the moving-picture show, they rent a white man to pose equally the face of the banking concern. Information technology's based on a true story that took place in the 1950s.

The sexual corruption and inaccuracy accusations against Garrett Jr. come from Cynthia Garrett, who claims Garret Jr. is her half brother. She called on Apple to portray her family'south story accurately, including how Garret Sr. and his business organization partner stealthily acquired property and eventually claimed ownership of a regional bank in the South in the 1950s.

Apple initially appear it cancelled a planned gala screening of The Banker meant to close AFI Fest on Nov 21st at the TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood. Netflix stepped in and screened Wedlock Story in its place.

In a November 20th statement to Variety, Apple said it needed "some time to wait into these matters and make up one's mind the best next steps."

Source: Variety