The Banker (2020)
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Rating: 7.2
Overview
Revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson) devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue ...
Starring Cast
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Overview
Revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson) devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
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The film is left-leaning (-1) because its central conflict is a powerful critique of systemic racial discrimination and segregation, aligning with progressive social justice themes, despite championing an individualistic, entrepreneurial solution within the capitalist system.
The movie centers on the true story of Black entrepreneurs navigating systemic racial discrimination in the 1950s. While the casting accurately reflects the historical figures, the narrative strongly critiques traditional power structures and explicitly highlights the challenges posed by racial inequality, making DEI themes central to its plot.
The film 'The Banker' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the struggles against racial discrimination in the banking and real estate industries during the 1950s, focusing on the experiences of its African American protagonists.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Rating Breakdown
7.2
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.6
Critic Ratings
7.8
5.9
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