Apple TV+ has a number of movies and series lined up for its viewers. It has some pretty interesting content to offer. With huge investment in original content and a captive audience on its devices, we wouldn’t count them out of the “streaming wars,” but it’ll all depend on the quality of original shows and films that Apple has in the pipeline. Whether it be subscribers or non – subscribers there’s something for everyone in the lot.
The following is streaming for free on the platform, from 18th to 30th June, marking the celebration of the Juneteenth :
1) The Banker
This drama directed by George Nolfi and produced by Joel Viertel is inspired by true events. Based on the events that took place in the 1950s and 1960s, the story follows two revolutionary entrepreneurs, Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson). These two African Americans hatch an ingenius business plan to fight for housing integration and equal access to the American Dream for their community.
They knew this wouldn’t be possible for them to do, so along with Garrett’s wife Eunice (Nia Long), they train a working class white man, Matt Steiner (Nicholas Hoult), to pose as the rich and privileged face of their burgeoning real estate and banking empire – while Garrett and Morris pose as a janitor and a chauffeur. Becoming successful comes with its own flaws and this exactly happened to them when they drew attention of federal government.
2) Dear…
Inspired by Apple’s groundbreaking “Dear Apple” spots, “Dear…” takes an inventive and cinematic approach to biographies of the most iconic figures in society today by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work. This new 10-episode documentary series executive produced by Emmy Award and Peabody Award winner R.J. Cutler
The series will profile internationally recognized leaders including Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, Spike Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Stevie Wonder, Aly Raisman, Misty Copeland, Big Bird and more.
Apart from the above two there is something exclusive for the subscribers of the platform coming soon.
1) Greyhound – July 10
This war drama is inspired by true events during the Battle of Atlantic. This battle took place when America’s alliance with Great Britain and the Allied Forces was just a few months old. During World War II, there was an area in the Atlantic Ocean, the Black Pit, which was guarded by the Nazi U – boats. Tom Hanks who has become a captain for the first time has been assigned with the task of protecting a convoy of 37 ships carrying thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across these treacherous waters without any air cover for 5 days and three small escorts ships.
Apart from Hanks, Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan and Elisabeth Shute also star in the film. Greyhound was written by Tom Hanks, directed by Aaron Schneider and produced by Gary Goetzman.
2) Little Voice – July 10
Little voice is a love letter to the diverse musicality of New York. It explores the universal journey of finding one’s real voice in the early 20s and then having the courage to use it. Grammy and Tony Award nominee, Sara Bareilles (“Waitress”) will provide original music for this fresh, intensely romantic tale.
The series follows Bess King, (O’Grady) a uniquely talented performer struggling to fulfill her dreams while navigating rejection, love, and complicated family issues. This rom-com drama television series stars Brittany O’Grady, Sean Teale, Colton Ryan, Shalini Bathina, Kevin Valdez, Phillip Johnson Richardson and Chuck Cooper.
3) Greatness Code – July 10
This is an unscripted series that spotlights untold stories from the greatest athletes in the world. The first season unfolds with seven mini episodes, each examining a pivotal moment that defined an athlete’s career. This a short-form documentary series is co-produced by Uninterrupted and Religion of Sports, and directed by Gotham Chopra.
4) Ted Lasso – August 14
This is anew comedy series from Jason Sudeikis and Bill Lawrence. Despite having no soccer coaching experience, Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), a small-time college football coach from Kansas, is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England. In addition to starring, Sudeikis serves as executive producer, alongside Bill Lawrence via his Doozer Productions, in association with Warner Bros.
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