I understood that. Apple declined to comment on what Mrs. Garrett writes below; an email to Garrett Jr, who has denied Cynthia Garrett’s molestation allegations, got no answer. Throw in the way in which Long articulates the impact of Garrett’s first wife Eunice, and you have four actors delivering a stunningly beautiful period piece. Then we bought a building and moved into it at 6613 South Figueroa at the time. In late November Cynthia Garrett stepped forward to say that her half-brother Bernard Garrett Jr., the son of the man the movie is about and part of the deal with Apple, molested her and her sister when they were children. I am older now and while my memory may be off about an exact date – it is clear about what I lived with the man I married and made 6 children with…. My husband thought working in a black country with black men would bring peace at last. 1978 – My husband helped me buy a home on West 59th Street in what is called Windsor Hills in Los Angeles. It's now being reported that "Two wives of Bernard Garrett Sr., the central subject of The Banker, are criticizing Apple's decision to release the film in March despite allegations that Garrett's son — initially billed as a co-producer on the film — molested two girls in the family decades ago. Bernard Garrett Sr. is the subject of the fascinating new film from Apple TV+, The Banker. In Bernard's early twenties, he was in the Korean War. I can only hope that people will keep an open mind, and though I forgive my sisters and bear them no ill-will, I do hope that people will educate themselves on who Cynthia is – and why she might make these accusations right now – before they take her words as truth. Joe never thought my husband was guilty and he didn’t believe Jack Ruby was guilty either. January 4, 1932 - May 13, 2020 01/04/1932 05/13/2020. Tina Turner and Ike Turner used to sing at the 5-4-Ballroom next to the bank I worked at where Bernie and I met. I think responding gives air to the opinions of people that have taken advantage of us. Share a memory Send Flowers Share. Garrett Sr and Morris eventually went to jail after they were … He accused my daughter of being told “no” by her daddy to some movie rights! In a beat-up van, Garrett, his first wife Eunice, and their small children, drove to California in 1945 in pursuit of opportunity. Advertisement: My husband supported women. He wrote a letter for early release. All hell broke loose when he did that. The Banker is based on the true story of Bernard Garrett (Mackie) and Joe Morris (Jackson), who enlist a white man (Hoult) to pose as the face … Long plays Eunice Garrett, wife of Bernard, a strong and savvy social and business advisor to her husband and revolutionary in her own right. "If a tiny bit of interest in the truth existed none of this would have happened. The pride they exhibit is shocking. Bernard Garrett Jr. is the son of the African-American banker Bernard Garrett Sr. by his first wife, Eunice. They were his sisters, the only girls in a family of boys, and Junior chose to use them like toilet paper. Bernard Garrett passed away in Cromwell and Putnam, Connecticut. Apple seems to be intent on releasing this film stolen from its victims in the worst sense of the word victim. Bernard S. Garrett and Joseph B. Morris, Appellants, v. United States of America, Appellee, 396 F.2d 489 (5th Cir. Apple’s investigation couldn’t have been too thorough because some people with a conscience have come forward. Bernard hopes to use the money he’s saved from a successful business to get into real estate. My 6 kids, and his 2 kids with his wife after me, pooled their money to bury their father. They also don’t seem much interested in women or children; especially women of color with little power to defend themselves against their machine. We bought the Running Mon Marina a large boat marina and resort on the island of Freeport. My husband was more interested in fighting for people of color to understand what to do with the rights men like MLK and Malcolm X were fighting for. I am saddened that my contribution as his wife and a woman was not deemed important enough to portray accurately because if it were then this entire story would have been dealt with before the world was made privy to the pain we have endured at the hands of this film’s partner/producer and his buddies. All Rights reserved. 1965 – Our second child Britton, named after my husband’s father, was born while my husband was before the Senate Investigations McClellan Committee. The Banker also features Garrett Sr.’s first wife, Eunice (Nia Long). I want to correct the record about the integrity of the story, that is my sole goal here. Sexual predators should not be allowed to make a profit off of those from whom they’ve taken and abused. Ignorance is ignorance in all colors. Every member of our family has a story to share and we have nearly two months to now come forward. Sheila was in a playpen. 1974 – My husband and I moved with our 6 kids to the Bahamas. Apple tactfully declined to mention the reason for the film's lengthy delay in coming to the big screen. This was about the end of 1964. I helped bury him. I was involved in buying 4 or 5 banks, savings and loans, mortgage and finance companies, with my husband across the state of Texas in the early ’60s. I am a 75-year-old woman who has raised my 6 kids — and a whole bunch extra. I could have spared the filmmakers millions of dollars — and my daughters’ years more intentionally inflicted pain — over this recent rape of our identity if anyone had ever tried to find me. The wives of the late Bernard Garrett are imploring the tech giant to change course and permanently shelve the pic amid sexual misconduct allegations against Garrett's son, a producer on the movie. He told me. He had many opinions that would be a little shocking to people about the times we lived in as a country back then. He doted on her. 614, This story has been shared 557 times. He used to say, I love seeing my last name up there on the TV screen. She told  The Hollywood Reporter (THR) her daughters informed her of the abuse in 1980, and Cynthia, now a minister, has been speaking publicly about it for several years and included the claims in a book. We often had to rent the entire floor of The Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas in the ’60s because of race but there were men who believed that what Bernie and I experienced was wrong. [The film focuses on Bernard Garrett Sr.’s first wife over his second.] Dated May 16, 1969. Focusing on Garrett, we watch as he grew from an ambitious young boy growing up in a racially-segregated Texas to a booksmart young man who moved to Los Angeles along with his supportive wife Eunice (Nia Long) in search for better opportunities for himself and his family. Cynthia and Sheila Garrett allege they were assaulted by their half-brother Bernard Garrett Jr., the son of the subject of the drama. The Banker tells the story of a pair of 1960s African-American entrepreneurs named Bernard Garrett (Mackie) and Joe Morris (Jackson) and the white man they hired named Matt Steiner (Hoult) who pretended to be the head of their booming business empire. The businessman was born to his parents on the 19th of September 1925 in California, USA. Lyndon B Johnson’s birthday party in the Rice Hotel on one visit. Comments (0), Over US$1 Million worth of iPhones, iPads and more were Seized by Police and Custom Authorities in Hong Kong this week, Long Standing Apple Bull Katy Huberty of Morgan Stanley Raises her Optimism and Target Price for AAPL stock for 2020, The two ex-wives of the late Bernard Garrett are Imploring Apple to change course and Permanently shelve their Film 'The Banker', Displays - Flexible, Foldable & Scrollable, Also check out our other IP blog called Patently Mobile. In these years, we also began doing business and investing in The Bahamas. His zodiac sign was Virgo. This simply never happened. Nia Long plays Eunice Garrett, the wife of Anthony Mackie’s character. She is the wife whom Bernard Garrett Sr. married after divorcing Eunice Garrett, the only spouse depicted in the film. I worked at a bank at 54th and Broadway. Financial literacy is true freedom. This was my first piece of community property as his wife. That’s where we met. Linda Garrett and Kathy Ussery Garrett, who were married to Bernard Garrett Sr. in the 1960s and 1990s respectively, and who are not involved or depicted in The Banker, claim the movie is inaccurate and should be shelved. My husband and Joe went to Pres. Garrett Jr had been part of those early buzz-building screenings and Q&A sessions; he and his credit disappeared immediately after the allegations were made, even as he vociferously denied them). Home; Prayer. According to the complaint, the defendants, Joseph B. Morris and Bernard S. Garrett, bought 54 per cent of the Marlin bank last summer. Bernard S. Garrett and Joseph B. Morris, Appellants, v. United States of America, Appellee, 396 F.2d 489 (5th Cir. Joe Morris should have never gone on the David Susskind show and let the world know 2 black men controlled as much money as we did. He was so proud of who she was. No script was ever written 20 years ago. They met in a bank where Linda worked, and Bernard had an account at the same bank. Cynthia Garrett was born on February 16, 1964 in California. Joe really put it out there when he went on the David Susskind show. I was involved in my husband’s life on every level because he wanted it that way. Garrett Sr and Morris eventually went to jail after they were exposed, and they were financially ruined by the scandal. Yet, rather than get away with what he did and thank God we never prosecuted him he’s out taking his victims’ life stories and making movies about them. Sometime throughout these years 1971-1974, Bernie Jr began molesting my little girls. I watched my husband on TV from my hospital bed in California having just given birth at Barstow Community Hospital. If anyone was interested in us or the truth or in “investigating claims” not one phone call has ever been made to us. We lived on Nicolette Street at the time. Period. It was an honor to play Eunice, the wife of Bernard Garrett played by the amazing @anthonymackie Eunice serves fearless hope in the true story about two men creating financial opportunities for black people in America. We remained friends till the day he died. He was not a millionaire when I met him as has been mistakenly stated. Junior posted them on his Facebook page all through the last year apparently. She is the wife whom Bernard Garrett Sr. married after divorcing Eunice Garrett, the only spouse depicted in the film. What’s been done here is shocking. In her six-page letter, Linda Garrett provides a timeline of events, some of which are in the film, and claims to debunk their accuracy. 1968) case opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 1963 – We bought The Bankers Building at 629 South Hill Street in Downtown, Los Angeles. My husband divorced Eunice in 1959. Even our governor, Gavin Newsom, has heard the cries of grown-ups who have carried the pain of childhood sexual abuse and has chosen to stand with them against their predators and anyone who assists them in hiding. The filmmkers provided Deadline with the following statement: “We understand that Linda Garrett and members of her family take issue with the fact that they were not dramatized in The Banker, and though we sympathize, we can only reiterate that our film is based almost entirely on Bernard Garrett Senior’s own narrative of his life, both in sworn testimony before the U.S. Senate in 1965 and in recorded interviews he did for the film itself. 1971 – D’Antonio was Born in Glendora Community Hospital on Nov. 9. Bernard Garrett Jr. is the son of the African-American banker Bernard Garrett Sr. by his first wife, Eunice. We want to hear from you! Jimmy Hoffa tried to help. Tribute Wall Obituary & Events. Don’t you dare mess with me. 1968 – Our 4th child, Steven, was born at Morningside Medical Hospital — we were fighting my husband’s charges and the IRS still. I would sit in boardrooms to help hide my husband’s color — because my face is white. November 6, 2020 Uncategorized Leave a Comment on eunice garrett, wife of bernard garrett. So, if you want to threaten someone you come to me and leave my babies alone. Financial literacy is true freedom. Whatever anybody else had with my husband prior to me is of no importance to me because quite simply he was my husband. To set the record straight we all make mistakes but when you don’t respect the living you will be brought to account. However, recent allegations against Bernard Garrett Jr. forced Apple to cancel the film's premiere. This story is not accurate and it certainly doesn’t have “integrity” as he claims. "The story was stolen and distorted and it has been hurtful to the family. Eunice and I never had beef. This is all a matter of public record also if you know where to look and who to ask. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. It was also rumored that he had a secret wedding with his girlfriend, Eunice. The Banker is based on the true story of Bernard Garrett (Mackie) and Joe Morris (Jackson), who enlist a white man (Hoult) to pose as the face of their business as they attempt to build an empire. Garrett had two wives: Linda (1960’s) and Kathy Ussery (1990’s). The two ex-wives of the late Bernard Garrett are imploring Apple Inc to change course and permanently shelve the film amid sexual misconduct allegations against Garrett's son, a producer on the film. Here is the timeline of my life with my then-husband, Bernard Garrett Sr. He was charming and tall and handsome. And now it’ my turn to speak about the facts manipulated by this man. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Thursday Patently Apple posted a report titled "Apple Announces that 'The Banker' Film will hit theaters on March 6th and Apple TV+ on March 20th after their Investigation Ended." Apple halted the movie to investigate these allegations and decided to bring the story to market beginning on March 20 once their investigation had concluded. It involves helping other African American people to pursue their dreams. We know he has made money from the film because he bragged about profiting on the backend of the film to my son so releasing it lines his pockets along with his partners. The timeline includes the years her daughters, Cynthia and Sheila Garrett, were allegedly "raped" and "molested" by Garrett Jr. beginning when they were 7 and 4, respectively. Eunice Garrett was born on Monday, June 10, 1940 and passed away on Tuesday, February 04, 2020. Selman Field, Monroe, La, My husband was a serial entrepreneur and dreamer. Copyright © 2021 Penske Business Media, LLC. "Bernard Jr. has already been paid for this movie. 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. I had no problems doing this. Bernard "Bernie" C. GarrettCoshocton - Bernard "Bernie" C. Garrett, 84, of Coshocton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday May 2, 2020, at the Coshocton County Regional Medical C What’s been done here is shocking. She is the wife whom Bernard Garrett Sr. married after divorcing Eunice Garrett, the only spouse depicted in the film. When my husband was released from Terminal Island, we lived in Claremont on Colgate Place. The next day, Bernard testifies passionately about black people being given the same opportunity for upward mobility as whites. If I were asked for the facts of our life we would not be where we are today – and we will certainly not stand by silently while Bernie Jr. profits from his actions with the help of filmmakers and film distributors acting negligently in heaping emotional turmoil on my family. We remain hopeful that the film will bring honor to the Garrett family name, and give his heirs a long-overdue platform from which to tell his story in greater detail.”. Hence, the age of Bernard Garrett Sr. was 73 years old, as of 1999. We acquired a home in in Glendora from that REO list and lived in it through about 1974 at 18663 Donnington Street. 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