Controversial Trump Film 'The Apprentice' Surpasses Kickstarter Goal

The film faced legal threats and investor withdrawal before securing an October release date.

'The Apprentice' raised over $139,000 via Kickstarter, exceeding its $100,000 goal.
The movie depicts Donald Trump's rise in 1980s New York under lawyer Roy Cohn.
Legal threats from Trump's team and investor exits complicated the film's release.
Briarcliff Entertainment will distribute the film starting October 11.
Director Ali Abbasi emphasizes the film's humanistic approach to its controversial subject.