Controversy Surrounding the Film 'The Apprentice'

Key Points

• The film 'The Apprentice' is a biographical portrayal of Donald Trump's rise in the 1970s and 1980s
• Legal threats have been made by Trump's team to stop the distribution of the film in the U.S.
• The filmmakers assert that the film is a fair and balanced portrait of Trump

Pros

• The film received an 11-minute standing ovation at its premiere
• Critics have generally praised the film

Cons

• Donald Trump's campaign claims the film presents lies and defamatory content about the former president

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