'The Apprentice' Film Faces Backlash Ahead of Release
The controversial Trump biopic explores the former president's early years and his relationship with lawyer Roy Cohn.
Overview
- The film, directed by Ali Abbasi, dramatizes Donald Trump's rise in the 1980s New York real estate scene under mentor Roy Cohn.
- Critics highlight the movie's unflattering portrayal of Trump, including scenes of alleged personal and financial misconduct.
- Trump's campaign has condemned the film as 'malicious defamation' and attempted to block its release.
- Despite initial reluctance from major distributors, Briarcliff Entertainment acquired the film for theatrical release.
- The film's producers launched a Kickstarter campaign to support its distribution, following challenges in securing studio backing.