Samuel L. Jackson On Why 'The Banker' Is So Important

Samuel L. Jackson, Nia Long and Anthony Mackie hit the red carpet at the National Civil Rights Museum for the premiere of "The Banker." The film tells the incredible true story of Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris, two businessmen who devise a plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African American families achieve the American dream. "It's always important to tell stories that are about us that mean something to us, that relay a piece of history we didn't know," Samuel said, calling the movie, "the 'Hidden Figures' of banking." "The Banker" hits theaters March 6.

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Samuel L. Jackson On Why 'The Banker' Is So Important

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[cortezforever]

If it wasn't for Nia Long's breakfast club interview a few days ago, I would not have known anything about this movie. This is a very important story about African American progress that needs to be told.

[naomariley-hall]

It is important ...and I’m glad it finally got released.. my family and I enjoyed it.. I wish it was longer

[theempressdesha]

I love it! Just got done watching it wish I could outright buy it and own my own copy

[sabrinaburnham]

I just watched this movie this past weekend on AppleTV not knowing anything about it. I just randomly chose it and I was blown away. I teared up at the end of the movie for the simple fact that it was so IMPACTFUL. I had never even heard about this. I quickly told my husband that he needed to watch it. I watched it a second time with him and we still can’t stop talking about this movie. Although there is controversy surrounding a person who is involved in this movie but it still does not take away the fact that these men helped to change the game for black people in America.

[AlexSkyZ]

This movie is so important made me angry for more

[dwightlove]

I'm trying to get a copy of the DVD for this film

[billaak]

There is no single documentary about these black bankers.. what on earth is going on?

[younghandsome]

Why ain’t this being promoted like that dumb ass Harriet movie?!??