The banker could and should appeal to so many different kind of people:
- Those who believe in the rugged individualism myth – as this is a story of a person who had a goal and accomplished it through perseverance.
- Those who enjoy the aesthetic of the 1950’s material culture – as it has beautiful cars, stylish clothes, magnificent buildings and interiors, objects of many kind stunningly shot.
- Those who are poor – as it can give them hope that it is possible to rise above if you are hardworking and talented.
- Those who are against racism – as it shows the triumph of an African-American man against systemic racism, although he doesn’t always prevail.
- Those who enjoy learning about history – as this movie very much is based on a true story even if it took editorial liberties.
- Feminists – as it shows strong female characters, although it doesn’t pass the Bechdel Test.
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