Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against two former Apprentice contestants who became co-founders of Trump Media and Technology Group (Tmtg).
Trump alleges that Wesley Moss and Andrew Litinsky failed to properly establish the venture, which led to their disqualification from receiving promised stock valued at over $400 million.
Trump, who famously hosted the popular NBC reality show The Apprentice, met Moss and Litinsky when they were contestants on the show – and lost.
The Apprentice, which aired from 2004 to 2017, featured contestants who would compete for a job within the Trump Organization. The show famously popularized Trump’s catchphrase, “You’re fired!” However, Trump’s political ambitions and remarks about Mexicans ultimately resulted in his departure from the show.
Moss and Litinsky, who initially met as contestants on The Apprentice in 2004, approached Trump in 2021 with the idea of creating his platform, eventually leading to the establishment of Truth Social. Trump’s lawsuit,...
Trump alleges that Wesley Moss and Andrew Litinsky failed to properly establish the venture, which led to their disqualification from receiving promised stock valued at over $400 million.
Trump, who famously hosted the popular NBC reality show The Apprentice, met Moss and Litinsky when they were contestants on the show – and lost.
The Apprentice, which aired from 2004 to 2017, featured contestants who would compete for a job within the Trump Organization. The show famously popularized Trump’s catchphrase, “You’re fired!” However, Trump’s political ambitions and remarks about Mexicans ultimately resulted in his departure from the show.
Moss and Litinsky, who initially met as contestants on The Apprentice in 2004, approached Trump in 2021 with the idea of creating his platform, eventually leading to the establishment of Truth Social. Trump’s lawsuit,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Exclusive: Gersh has signed Kelley Kali, the filmmaker best known for co-writing, co-directing, producing and starring in the 2021 dramedy I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking), which garnered her SXSW’s inaugural Special Jury Recognition for Multi-Hyphenate Storyteller upon its world premiere at the Austin, TX festival.
Currently streaming on BET+, BET Her and Showtime, I’m Fine tells the story of Danny (Kali), a recently widowed hairdresser who finds herself living on the streets with her eight-year-old daughter Wes (Wesley Moss). As Danny works to secure the funds that will allow her to lock down an apartment, she also aims to protect her child from the reality of their situation. The film was released theatrically in the UK and Ireland, also selling to HBO Europe.
Kali also recently completed the documentary short I Am Not Your Hero, focused on health inequities and the high rate of physician suicide that plagues America’s medical system,...
Currently streaming on BET+, BET Her and Showtime, I’m Fine tells the story of Danny (Kali), a recently widowed hairdresser who finds herself living on the streets with her eight-year-old daughter Wes (Wesley Moss). As Danny works to secure the funds that will allow her to lock down an apartment, she also aims to protect her child from the reality of their situation. The film was released theatrically in the UK and Ireland, also selling to HBO Europe.
Kali also recently completed the documentary short I Am Not Your Hero, focused on health inequities and the high rate of physician suicide that plagues America’s medical system,...
- 3/6/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Drama about a mother and daughter’s struggle to stay afloat in the pandemic holds on to a warm optimism
This pandemic-set drama exudes frustration and exasperation, but always remains in touch with an essential openness and optimism. It’s anchored in a smart performance from co-director Kalley Kali who, as bereaved gig-economy hustler Danny, seems in a permanent state of sadness and mild distraction – though possibly the latter is something to do with the fact she performs most of the time on rollerblades.
Danny is living in a tent in the scrub somewhere on the edge of Los Angeles with her eight-year-old daughter, Wes (Wesley Moss). She tells her kid that it’s just for fun, trying to shield her from the harsh truth: they’ve become homeless following the death of her partner and Wes’s father. After dropping Wes off at daycare, Danny straps on her leopard-print blades and,...
This pandemic-set drama exudes frustration and exasperation, but always remains in touch with an essential openness and optimism. It’s anchored in a smart performance from co-director Kalley Kali who, as bereaved gig-economy hustler Danny, seems in a permanent state of sadness and mild distraction – though possibly the latter is something to do with the fact she performs most of the time on rollerblades.
Danny is living in a tent in the scrub somewhere on the edge of Los Angeles with her eight-year-old daughter, Wes (Wesley Moss). She tells her kid that it’s just for fun, trying to shield her from the harsh truth: they’ve become homeless following the death of her partner and Wes’s father. After dropping Wes off at daycare, Danny straps on her leopard-print blades and,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
Exclusive: BET Her has acquired festival hit I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking), setting an August 7 premiere date.
The SXSW Special Jury Award winner examines the harsh reality of homelessness amid the Covid-19 epidemic.
Its protagonist is Danny (Kelly Kali), a recently widowed hairdresser who finds herself living on the streets with her eight-year-old daughter Wes (Wesley Moss). As Danny works to secure the funds that will allow her to lock down an apartment, she also aims to protect her child from the reality of their situation.
Student Oscar & DGA Award winner Kali directed the film, alongside Angelique Molina. The pair scripted the indie with Roma Kong.
Kong, Molina and Kali produced the project with Capella Fahoome and Deon Cole, who co-starred. Kali, Fahoome and Cole also served as executive producers.
I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking) debuts on BET Her on the 7th at 7 Pm Et/Pt. We hear...
The SXSW Special Jury Award winner examines the harsh reality of homelessness amid the Covid-19 epidemic.
Its protagonist is Danny (Kelly Kali), a recently widowed hairdresser who finds herself living on the streets with her eight-year-old daughter Wes (Wesley Moss). As Danny works to secure the funds that will allow her to lock down an apartment, she also aims to protect her child from the reality of their situation.
Student Oscar & DGA Award winner Kali directed the film, alongside Angelique Molina. The pair scripted the indie with Roma Kong.
Kong, Molina and Kali produced the project with Capella Fahoome and Deon Cole, who co-starred. Kali, Fahoome and Cole also served as executive producers.
I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking) debuts on BET Her on the 7th at 7 Pm Et/Pt. We hear...
- 7/29/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Chicago – Filmmaker Kelley Kali just scored a major award at the recent South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival, Grand Jury Recognition for Multi-Hyphenate Storytelling, for a film that she co-wrote, co-directed and acted in the lead role. “I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking)” is a vivid portrait of another America that is happening now.
Kali is Danny, a Los Angeles mother who is “camping” with her daughter and trying to negotiate a new apartment. The backstory is she is widowed, and obviously was struck down by the financial crisis of the pandemic. When she needs an extra two hundred dollars to secure the apartment, the journey she takes in trying to get the money is fraught – in one tumultuous day – with the conditions of slapdash USA. Kali co-wrote the film with Roma Kong and Angelique Molina, and co-directed with Molina. Deon Cole (“Blackish”), who is a producer of the film, makes an indelible cameo.
Kali is Danny, a Los Angeles mother who is “camping” with her daughter and trying to negotiate a new apartment. The backstory is she is widowed, and obviously was struck down by the financial crisis of the pandemic. When she needs an extra two hundred dollars to secure the apartment, the journey she takes in trying to get the money is fraught – in one tumultuous day – with the conditions of slapdash USA. Kali co-wrote the film with Roma Kong and Angelique Molina, and co-directed with Molina. Deon Cole (“Blackish”), who is a producer of the film, makes an indelible cameo.
- 3/27/2021
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Co-directors Kelly Kali and Angelique Molina’s dark comedy “I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking)” is the newest in what’s become an elongated line of pandemic-themed cinema. Following Danny (Kali) and Wes (Wesley Moss), a houseless mother and daughter, “I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking)” feels as though it would be infinitely better if it weren’t set during the pandemic. See, we’re, of course, over a year into this never-ending slog.
Continue reading ‘I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking)’: Uneven Pandemic-Themed Story of Hardship [SXSW Review] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking)’: Uneven Pandemic-Themed Story of Hardship [SXSW Review] at The Playlist.
- 3/20/2021
- by Robert Daniels
- The Playlist
When someone insists they’re “fine,” it’s seldom the case. Take Danny, the recently widowed mom in the micro-budget charmer “I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking),” which directors Kelley Kali and Angelique Molina’s made on coronavirus stimulus check funds.
Having lost her apartment during the Covid-19 crunch, Danny roller skates around a neighborhood of housing projects, fast-food joints and quasi-suburban homes trying to rustle enough gig economy scraps to pay rent and security on a new apartment. A visit to her presumptive — and understanding — landlord leaves her until the end of the day to secure the $200 she’s short.
Danny also skates around her and daughter Wes’ predicament. She’s evasive around friends and tells her bright and shining child (newcomer Wesley Moss) that the tent they’ve pitched on the edges of Pacoima, Calif., is just them on an extended camping trip. After all, Wes liked camping with her dad,...
Having lost her apartment during the Covid-19 crunch, Danny roller skates around a neighborhood of housing projects, fast-food joints and quasi-suburban homes trying to rustle enough gig economy scraps to pay rent and security on a new apartment. A visit to her presumptive — and understanding — landlord leaves her until the end of the day to secure the $200 she’s short.
Danny also skates around her and daughter Wes’ predicament. She’s evasive around friends and tells her bright and shining child (newcomer Wesley Moss) that the tent they’ve pitched on the edges of Pacoima, Calif., is just them on an extended camping trip. After all, Wes liked camping with her dad,...
- 3/17/2021
- by Lisa Kennedy
- Variety Film + TV
With most festivals moving full steam ahead, such as the recently wrapped Rotterdam and Sundance, the next two major ones on the calendar are Berlinale, which just unveiled its lineup, and South by Southwest, which has also dropped theirs.
Set to take place March 16-20, the 2021 Film Festival program has 75 features including 57 World Premieres, 3 International Premieres, 4 North American Premieres, 1 U.S. Premieres, 8 Texas Premieres and 53 films from first-time filmmakers + 84 Short Films including Music Videos, 5 Episodic Premieres, 6 Episodic Pilots, 20 Virtual Cinema projects, 14 Title Design entries, plus 30 Special Events.
“It’s been a year unlike any we’ve experienced, first marked by the cancellation of SXSW 2020,” said Janet Pierson, Director of Film. “We feel privileged to have been able to pivot to SXSW Online and present a fantastic treasure trove of programming, including a pared down and wonderful selection of films that we know will delight, entertain and move our attendees. SXSW...
Set to take place March 16-20, the 2021 Film Festival program has 75 features including 57 World Premieres, 3 International Premieres, 4 North American Premieres, 1 U.S. Premieres, 8 Texas Premieres and 53 films from first-time filmmakers + 84 Short Films including Music Videos, 5 Episodic Premieres, 6 Episodic Pilots, 20 Virtual Cinema projects, 14 Title Design entries, plus 30 Special Events.
“It’s been a year unlike any we’ve experienced, first marked by the cancellation of SXSW 2020,” said Janet Pierson, Director of Film. “We feel privileged to have been able to pivot to SXSW Online and present a fantastic treasure trove of programming, including a pared down and wonderful selection of films that we know will delight, entertain and move our attendees. SXSW...
- 2/11/2021
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
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