BiographyDrama

The Banker

2020
7.3 / 10
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.
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Engaging tale of two men trying to make money despite the unequal laws back then. It really draws me into the story, and I feel for the characters who faced so much injustice.
Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) grew up in Jim Crow Texas where his business smarts could never be fully utilized. He and his wife (Nia Long) move out to L. A but the racist establish is still keeping him from doing business. He reluctantly partners with nigh...
Really enjoyed watching this. A good story very well acted and directed. The movie had a good pace and never felt rushed or laboured. If you liked Green Book and Hidden Figures you will enjoy this.
I am glad that I was able to learn about the story of Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris. This movie was enjoyable to watch and Samuel Jackson and Anthony Mackie are excellent together in this film. Of course it is upsetting to watch the racism of that period cont...
Inspired by true events The Banker shows how in a not that distant past black people just didn't have the same rights and opportunies as white people. Nowadays there is some progress made even though there are still a lot of people that will judge people just...
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