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‘The Apprentice’ almost didn’t hit theaters after Trump threatened to sue

“The Apprentice” shows how notorious lawyer Roy Cohn helped turn Donald Trump into who he is today. After it aired at Cannes, the former president threatened to sue.

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By Madeleine Brand • Oct 9, 2024 • 1 min read

“The Apprentice” shows how notorious lawyer Roy Cohn helped turn Donald Trump into who he is today. After it aired at Cannes, the former president threatened to sue.

After the film aired at Cannes last spring, Trump threatened to sue. Distributors balked. The film, which almost didn’t make it to theaters, opens in theaters Oct. 11.

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