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The Movie Trump Doesn't Want You To See

2024/10/17
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Gabriel Sherman discusses the seven-year journey to release 'The Apprentice,' the challenges faced in getting it financed, and the movie's focus on Trump's relationship with Roy Cohn.
  • The movie began in the spring of 2017.
  • Major Hollywood studios and streamers were reluctant to finance the film due to its political nature.
  • The film explores Trump's evolution and his role as Roy Cohn's apprentice.

Shownotes Transcript

This week, the screenwriter of the film 'The Apprentice,' Gabriel Sherman, joins Sami to talk about the movie, and why it took 7 years to produce. 'The Apprentice' follows Trump's evolution and the impact of the TV show 'The Apprentice,' and aims to humanize him while addressing his darker traits. The movie also highlights Trump's role as an apprentice to Roy Cohn, and the broader implications of Trump's influence on American politics.

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